Veterans Park Academy for the Arts

Veterans Park Academy for the Arts serves 1,741 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Lehigh Acres, a large suburban community in Lee County. This regular public elementary school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1 with 101 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school shows room for academic growth, with students performing at levels that place it in the 46th percentile among Florida's elementary schools.

Currently, 46% of students achieve proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 50% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. The school receives a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10, reflecting opportunities for continued improvement in student outcomes. Veterans Park Academy serves a diverse community where families have a median household income of $43,640 and median home values of $182,700.

About 16% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the school works with students from varying economic backgrounds, with a local poverty rate of 21.9%. The academy is situated in the heart of Lehigh Acres, a growing suburban area in Southwest Florida that provides families with an affordable alternative to more expensive coastal communities while maintaining access to educational opportunities and community resources.