PELICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

pel.leeschools.net/

917 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pelican Elementary School, located in Cape Coral, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Lee County School District. Situated in a residential area of Southwest Cape Coral, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to elementary-aged children. As part of the state’s 10th largest school district, the institution follows the curriculum standards established by the Florida Department of Education, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is recognized for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment that encourages academic achievement and personal development. Pelican Elementary typically offers various extracurricular activities and support services designed to engage students beyond the classroom. Parents and community members can stay updated on school news, academic calendars, and district policies through the school’s official website at http://pel.leeschools.net/, which serves as the primary hub for administrative communication and school resources.

917

Total Students

49.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PELICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	361
Black	31
Asian	8
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	2

White
464 (50.6 %)
Hispanic
361 (39.4 %)
Two or More
51 (5.6 %)
Black
31 (3.4 %)
Asian
8 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)549-4966
Website:	http://pel.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	479
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 152

Grade 2 146

Grade 3 182

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 157

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PELICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	119
Grade 1	152
Grade 2	146
Grade 3	182
Grade 4	144
Grade 5	157

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PELICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	437	47.7%
Male	480	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)