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#3477 of 3,778 schools in FL
J. Colin English Elementary School
Elementary School · Lee · North Fort Myers, FL
A Lee elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
120 PINE ISLAND RD, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
- Math 41% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. Colin English Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. Colin English Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated730/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,317
Median home value
$135,400
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| North Fort Myers Academy for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 1,165 | Compare → |
| Living Word Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Tropic Isles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 818 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lee
- Schools in district
- 120
- Rank in district
- #84 of 110
- District spending per student
- $12,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. Colin English Elementary School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. Colin English Elementary School
J. Colin English Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Fort Myers, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 540 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,477 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. Colin English Elementary School
What grades does J. Colin English Elementary School serve?
J. Colin English Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend J. Colin English Elementary School?
J. Colin English Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Colin English Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Colin English Elementary School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. Colin English Elementary School rank in FL?
J. Colin English Elementary School ranks #3,477 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is J. Colin English Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J. Colin English Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at J. Colin English Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. Colin English Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is J. Colin English Elementary School a charter school?
No, J. Colin English Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. Colin English Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J. Colin English Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. Colin English Elementary School?
75.2% of students at J. Colin English Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- (239) 995-2258
- Area population (ZIP 33903)
- 23,199
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 63.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33903; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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