PELICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

pel.leeschools.net/

963 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pelican Elementary School, located in Cape Coral, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Lee County School District. Situated in a residential area of Southwest Cape Coral, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to elementary-aged children. As part of the state’s 10th largest school district, the institution follows the curriculum standards established by the Florida Department of Education, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is recognized for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment that encourages academic achievement and personal development. Pelican Elementary typically offers various extracurricular activities and support services designed to engage students beyond the classroom. Parents and community members can stay updated on school news, academic calendars, and district policies through the school’s official website at http://pel.leeschools.net/, which serves as the primary hub for administrative communication and school resources.

963

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PELICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	431
Black	45
Asian	11
Two or More	55

Hispanic
431 (44.8%)
White
421 (43.7%)
Two or More
55 (5.7%)
Black
45 (4.7%)
Asian
11 (1.1%)

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)549-4966
Website:	http://pel.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	963
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	479
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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 155

Grade 3 167

Grade 4 158

Grade 5 176

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PELICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	135
Grade 1	139
Grade 2	155
Grade 3	167
Grade 4	158
Grade 5	176

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PELICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	440	45.7%
Male	523	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)