HECTOR A. CAFFERATA JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

388 SANTA BARBARA BLVD
CAPE CORAL, FL 33993

hac.leeschools.net/

606 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Elementary School, located in Cape Coral, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Lee County School District. Named in honor of the late Medal of Honor recipient Hector A. Cafferata Jr., the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive, character-driven environment. It serves a diverse student body from the Cape Coral area, focusing on foundational academic growth through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state educational standards.

Beyond core academics, the school is recognized for its commitment to student development and community engagement. The campus environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, offering various programs that encourage student involvement in arts, technology, and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the local community, Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Elementary aims to provide a stable and enriching educational experience that prepares its young students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

606

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HECTOR A. CAFFERATA JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	430
Black	32
Asian	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Hispanic
430 (71.0%)
White
124 (20.5%)
Black
32 (5.3%)
Two or More
12 (2.0%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)458-7391
Website:	http://hac.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
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 65

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 140

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HECTOR A. CAFFERATA JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	127
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	140

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HECTOR A. CAFFERATA JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	46.2%
Male	326	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)