VETERANS PARK ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS

LEE
49 HOMESTEAD RD S
LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33936
2,133 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts (VPA), located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, is a distinctive K-8 public school within the School District of Lee County that emphasizes the integration of the fine and performing arts into the core academic curriculum. The school is built on the philosophy that artistic expression fosters academic achievement, critical thinking, and personal growth. Students at VPA have access to specialized programs in music, visual arts, theater, and dance, allowing them to pursue creative passions alongside their standard educational requirements.

Beyond its artistic focus, the academy is committed to cultivating a supportive and high-achieving environment for its diverse student body. The school leverages its arts-integrated framework to boost student engagement and confidence, often showcasing student talent through regular performances, exhibitions, and community events. By bridging traditional academics with creative disciplines, Veterans Park Academy for the Arts strives to prepare its students not only for success in high school but also for lifelong success as well-rounded, creative, and community-minded individuals.
2,133
Total Students
111.6
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    1,299 (60.9 %)
  • Black
    413 (19.4 %)
  • White
    331 (15.5 %)
  • Two or More
    71 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    14 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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)303-3003
Website: http://vpa.leeschools.net//
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 2,133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 111.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,164
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 23
Kindergarten 187
Grade 1 184
Grade 2 164
Grade 3 219
Grade 4 167
Grade 5 186
Grade 6 370
Grade 7 363
Grade 8 270
Gender Ratio
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