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#1161 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 31% in state

Patriot Elementary School

Elementary School · Lee · Cape Coral, FL

A Lee elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

711 SW 18TH ST, Cape Coral, FL 33991

  • Math 57% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-3.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$12,108
Chronic Absenteeism37.4%

Students at Patriot Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
53%
2013
ELA
53%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

59.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Patriot 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated730/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$82,927

Median home value

$351,100

Median rent

$1,914/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33991; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Skyline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–50.3 mi1,040Compare →
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape CoralCharter · enrollment unverified4.2K–81.1 mi232Compare →
Cape Coral Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–121.5 mi115Compare →
Fort Myers Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–5Not available48Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#11 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

Patriot Elementary School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Patriot Elementary School

Patriot Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cape Coral, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 821 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,161 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Patriot Elementary School

What grades does Patriot Elementary School serve?

Patriot Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Patriot Elementary School?

Patriot Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 821 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Patriot Elementary School rank in FL?

Patriot Elementary School ranks #1,161 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Patriot Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Patriot Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Patriot Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Patriot Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Patriot Elementary School a charter school?

No, Patriot Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Patriot Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Patriot Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patriot Elementary School?

59.4% of students at Patriot 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
821
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Lee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.4%
Area population (ZIP 33991)
25,991
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
46.5
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 33991; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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