TOMMIE BARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

464 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tommie Barfield Elementary School is a public school located in the coastal community of Marco Island, Florida, serving students in the Collier County Public Schools district. As the primary elementary institution on the island, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It provides a comprehensive academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its commitment to high academic standards and student engagement, often benefiting from the active involvement of parents and local community members. With a focus on the "whole child," Tommie Barfield promotes character development alongside intellectual growth. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find detailed information through the official Collier County Public Schools website.

464

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TOMMIE BARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	128
Asian	9
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
308 (66.4 %)
Hispanic
128 (27.6 %)
Two or More
18 (3.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	COLLIER
Phone:	(239)377-8500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 3

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 78