DIPLOMAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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1,066 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Diplomat Elementary School, located in Cape Coral, Florida, is a public school within the School District of Lee County. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of lifelong learners. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic program, Diplomat Elementary places a strong focus on community involvement and extracurricular engagement. The school offers various programs and initiatives designed to enhance student growth, including technology integration and arts education. With a mission rooted in collaboration between staff, students, and families, Diplomat Elementary strives to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and empowers students to reach their full potential within the Cape Coral community.

1,066

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DIPLOMAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	564
Black	51
Asian	9
Two or More	46

Hispanic
564 (52.9%)
White
396 (37.1%)
Black
51 (4.8%)
Two or More
46 (4.3%)
Asian
9 (0.8%)

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)458-0033
Website:	http://dpl.leeschools.net//
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	552
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 153

Grade 1 187

Grade 2 179

Grade 3 178

Grade 4 175

Grade 5 194

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DIPLOMAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	153
Grade 1	187
Grade 2	179
Grade 3	178
Grade 4	175
Grade 5	194

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DIPLOMAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	512	48%
Male	554	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)