VILLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

vls.leeschools.net/

855 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Villas Elementary School, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is a public school within the School District of Lee County. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Its curriculum focuses on core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while emphasizing the development of critical thinking, creativity, and foundational literacy skills necessary for future academic success.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Villas Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. The school encourages family involvement and strives to build a supportive partnership between parents, staff, and the local community. Through various extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives, the school aims to cultivate a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students feel empowered to grow both socially and academically as they prepare for their transition to middle school.

855

Total Students

57.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VILLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	601
Black	102
Asian	6
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
601 (70.3 %)
White
115 (13.5 %)
Black
102 (11.9 %)
Two or More
29 (3.4 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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)936-3776
Website:	http://vls.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
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 43

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 164

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 132

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VILLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	134
Grade 1	120
Grade 2	140
Grade 3	164
Grade 4	122
Grade 5	132

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VILLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	372	43.5%
Male	483	56.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)