DIPLOMAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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1,069 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Diplomat Elementary School, located in Cape Coral, Florida, is a public school within the School District of Lee County. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of lifelong learners. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic program, Diplomat Elementary places a strong focus on community involvement and extracurricular engagement. The school offers various programs and initiatives designed to enhance student growth, including technology integration and arts education. With a mission rooted in collaboration between staff, students, and families, Diplomat Elementary strives to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and empowers students to reach their full potential within the Cape Coral community.

1,069

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DIPLOMAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	521
Black	68
Asian	12
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

Hispanic
521 (48.7 %)
White
428 (40.0 %)
Black
68 (6.4 %)
Two or More
39 (3.6 %)
Asian
12 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)458-0033
Website:	http://dpl.leeschools.net//
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,069
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	552
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

Kindergarten 175

Grade 1 160

Grade 2 174

Grade 3 191

Grade 4 180

Grade 5 189

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DIPLOMAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	175
Grade 1	160
Grade 2	174
Grade 3	191
Grade 4	180
Grade 5	189

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DIPLOMAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	493	46.1%
Male	576	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)