Below Average
#3105 of 3,778 schools in FL
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts
Elementary School · Lee · Lehigh Acres, FL
A Lee elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
49 HOMESTEAD RD S, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
- Math 50% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Veterans Park Academy for the Arts score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Veterans Park Academy for the Arts 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 13Car-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
$48,260
Median home value
$205,500
Median rent
$1,260/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33936; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 1,227 | Compare → |
| Lehigh Acres Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| G. Weaver Hipps Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| Fort Myers Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 48 | 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
- #67 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
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Veterans Park Academy for the Arts
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts is a public elementary school in Lehigh Acres, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 1,741 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,105 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Veterans Park Academy for the Arts
What grades does Veterans Park Academy for the Arts serve?
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Veterans Park Academy for the Arts?
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 1,741 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Park Academy for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Park Academy for the Arts is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Veterans Park Academy for the Arts rank in FL?
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts ranks #3,105 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Veterans Park Academy for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Veterans Park Academy for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Veterans Park Academy for the Arts has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Veterans Park Academy for the Arts a charter school?
No, Veterans Park Academy for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Veterans Park Academy for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Veterans Park Academy for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veterans Park Academy for the Arts?
69.7% of students at Veterans Park Academy for the Arts 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (239) 303-3003
- Area population (ZIP 33936)
- 27,287
- Area average commute
- 37.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 33936; 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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