VILLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

vls.leeschools.net/

784 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Villas Elementary School, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is a public school within the School District of Lee County. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Its curriculum focuses on core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while emphasizing the development of critical thinking, creativity, and foundational literacy skills necessary for future academic success.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Villas Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. The school encourages family involvement and strives to build a supportive partnership between parents, staff, and the local community. Through various extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives, the school aims to cultivate a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students feel empowered to grow both socially and academically as they prepare for their transition to middle school.

784

Total Students

54.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VILLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	570
Black	82
Asian	3
Two or More	26

Hispanic
570 (72.7%)
White
103 (13.1%)
Black
82 (10.5%)
Two or More
26 (3.3%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

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)936-3776
Website:	http://vls.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	784
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
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 35

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 145

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VILLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	114
Grade 2	135
Grade 3	128
Grade 4	121
Grade 5	145

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VILLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	349	44.5%
Male	435	55.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)