VETERANS MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

15960 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD
NAPLES, FL 34110

743 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Veterans Memorial Elementary School, located in North Naples, Florida, is a highly regarded public school within the Collier County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." The campus is designed to be both inclusive and community-focused, fostering a culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building strong character and citizenship skills.

The school places a significant emphasis on high-quality instruction, utilizing a balanced curriculum that incorporates state-of-the-art technology and collaborative learning practices. Beyond its core academic offerings, Veterans Memorial is recognized for its active parent-teacher association and its efforts to connect with the local community, often honoring the military heritage suggested by its name. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on preparing students for future success, the school remains a pillar of the Naples educational community.

743

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VETERANS MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	515
Hispanic	163
Black	20
Asian	16
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
515 (69.3 %)
Hispanic
163 (21.9 %)
Two or More
27 (3.6 %)
Black
20 (2.7 %)
Asian
16 (2.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)377-8800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 4

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 127