TORTUGA PRESERVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1711 GUNNERY RD N
LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33971

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1,104 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tortuga Preserve Elementary School, located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, is a public elementary school serving the Lee County School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment for students in grades PK through 5. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school aims to cultivate a sense of community and character development, often focusing on preparing students for success in their future middle school years and beyond.

The school’s physical campus on Gunnery Road serves as a hub for the local Lehigh Acres community, offering various resources and opportunities for parental involvement. According to its district profile, Tortuga Preserve emphasizes the use of technology in the classroom and promotes a culture of "lifelong learning." By maintaining a focus on both high academic expectations and social-emotional growth, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

1,104

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TORTUGA PRESERVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	660
Black	206
Asian	10
Two or More	38
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
660 (59.8 %)
Black
206 (18.7 %)
White
186 (16.8 %)
Two or More
38 (3.4 %)
Asian
10 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
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)693-5023
Website:	http://tpe.leeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	674
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 16

Kindergarten 190

Grade 1 183

Grade 2 206

Grade 3 204

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 155

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TORTUGA PRESERVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	190
Grade 1	183
Grade 2	206
Grade 3	204
Grade 4	150
Grade 5	155

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TORTUGA PRESERVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	534	48.4%
Male	570	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)