COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3800 SCHOOLHOUSE RD E
FORT MYERS, FL 33916

cnl.leeschools.net//

760 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Colonial Elementary School, located on Schoolhouse Road in Fort Myers, is a public institution serving students in the School District of Lee County. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting social and emotional development. As part of the district, the school works to integrate state standards with diverse instructional strategies to meet the needs of its local student population, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Colonial Elementary emphasizes community engagement and school spirit, encouraging parent involvement and student participation in various extracurricular activities. The school’s administration and faculty utilize a collaborative approach to education, leveraging resources from the Lee County district to provide technology-enhanced learning and targeted support services. With a commitment to a well-rounded education, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.

760

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	336
Black	328
Asian	1
Two or More	25

Hispanic
336 (44.2 %)
Black
328 (43.2 %)
White
70 (9.2 %)
Two or More
25 (3.3 %)
Asian
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)939-2242
Website:	http://cnl.leeschools.net//
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	760
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
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 27

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 142

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	119
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	142
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	120
Grade 5	121

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	368	48.4%
Male	392	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)