THE ALVA SCHOOL

alv.leeschools.net/

1,203 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Alva School, located in the rural community of Alva, Florida, serves as a comprehensive K-8 educational institution within the School District of Lee County. The school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a traditional neighborhood school environment. By housing both elementary and middle school grades under one roof, the school provides a seamless transition for students, allowing for a consistent support system throughout their formative years.

Academically, The Alva School places a heavy emphasis on core subjects while integrating technology and extracurricular activities to provide a well-rounded experience. Its location allows the school to maintain a unique "small-town" feel, often characterized by active parent involvement and a close relationship with the surrounding Alva area. The school is dedicated to preparing students for high school success by emphasizing both academic rigor and character development, all while leveraging the resources provided by the larger Lee County school system.

1,203

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE ALVA SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	789
Hispanic	332
Black	44
Asian	9
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
789 (65.6%)
Hispanic
332 (27.6%)
Black
44 (3.7%)
Two or More
26 (2.2%)
Asian
9 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)728-2494
Website:	http://alv.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 214

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 208