EDGEWOOD ACADEMY

ewd.leeschools.net/

598 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edgewood Academy, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is a specialized educational institution within the School District of Lee County. It is designed to provide a supportive and structured alternative learning environment for students who may benefit from a more personalized academic approach. The school places a high priority on creating a positive climate that fosters student growth, focusing on both academic achievement and the development of essential social and behavioral skills to help students succeed in their future educational endeavors.

The academy is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a blend of rigorous academics and targeted interventions. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Edgewood Academy allows for closer monitoring of student progress and more frequent communication between staff, students, and families. Their programs are aimed at preparing students to transition effectively, whether that involves returning to a traditional school setting or progressing toward graduation and career readiness.

598

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDGEWOOD ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	332
Black	208
Asian	3
Two or More	14

Hispanic
332 (55.5%)
Black
208 (34.8%)
White
41 (6.9%)
Two or More
14 (2.3%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

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)334-6205
Website:	http://ewd.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
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 6

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EDGEWOOD ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EDGEWOOD ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	45.2%
Male	328	54.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)