GULF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

gfe.leeschools.net/

1,231 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gulf Elementary School, located in Cape Coral, Florida, serves as a public elementary institution within the School District of Lee County. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for its students, focusing on academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty and staff strive to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community and school pride.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Gulf Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the student experience. The school frequently promotes extracurricular activities and initiatives that encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a dedication to continuous improvement and a focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student body, Gulf Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Cape Coral community, aiming to provide a high-quality, well-rounded education for all its learners.

1,231

Total Students

56.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GULF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	697
Hispanic	421
Black	30
Asian	14
Two or More	69

White
697 (56.6 %)
Hispanic
421 (34.2 %)
Two or More
69 (5.6 %)
Black
30 (2.4 %)
Asian
14 (1.1 %)

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)549-2726
Website:	http://gfe.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
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 8

Kindergarten 184

Grade 1 203

Grade 2 197

Grade 3 215

Grade 4 208

Grade 5 216

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GULF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	184
Grade 1	203
Grade 2	197
Grade 3	215
Grade 4	208
Grade 5	216

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GULF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	591	48%
Male	640	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)