RAY V. POTTORF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4600 CHALLENGER BLVD
FORT MYERS, FL 33966

rvp.leeschools.net/

736 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School, located on Challenger Boulevard in Fort Myers, serves as a dedicated academic hub within the School District of Lee County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards while integrating modern educational resources, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success and lifelong learning.

Beyond its focus on core subjects, Ray V. Pottorf Elementary promotes a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains a proactive relationship with the surrounding Fort Myers neighborhood to ensure students have access to a well-rounded experience. Through a combination of experienced faculty, structured extracurricular opportunities, and a clear vision for student achievement, the school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

736

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAY V. POTTORF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	348
Black	231
Asian	18
Two or More	31
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
348 (47.3%)
Black
231 (31.4%)
White
104 (14.1%)
Two or More
31 (4.2%)
Asian
18 (2.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)274-3932
Website:	http://rvp.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
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 21

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RAY V. POTTORF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	132
Grade 1	121
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RAY V. POTTORF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	357	48.5%
Male	379	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)