BUCKINGHAM EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT CENTER

BUCKINGHAM EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the LEE school district, located in FORT MYERS, FL with about 87 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, BUCKINGHAM EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BUCKINGHAM EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT CENTER, located in Fort Myers, Florida, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Lee County School District. The school is dedicated to providing tailored instruction and support for students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities. Its mission focuses on fostering independence and enhancing the quality of life for its learners by offering a safe, inclusive environment that addresses the unique academic, social, and functional needs of each individual.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes life skills, communication, and vocational readiness, ensuring that students receive the tools necessary to navigate their communities as effectively as possible. By employing a multidisciplinary approach—which often integrates therapeutic services with classroom instruction—BUCKINGHAM EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT CENTER strives to meet the specific requirements of its diverse student body. The facility acts as a vital resource for families in the area, providing not only academic guidance but also a supportive community that prioritizes the dignity and potential of every student.

For more information, contact BUCKINGHAM EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT CENTER at (239) 693-1233 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3291 BUCKINGHAM RD
FORT MYERS, FL 33905-2431
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BUCKINGHAM EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT CENTER is a public Title I school in FORT MYERS, FL with about 87 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
LEE
Total Students:
87
Teachers:
9
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 87 students

White
41.4%
Hispanic/Latino
29.9%
Black or African American
23.0%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
2.3%

Female
32.2%
Male
67.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.