JAMES STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

jsa.leeschools.net/

730 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James Stephens International Academy, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is a public school within the School District of Lee County that serves students in grades K-8. The academy is uniquely distinguished by its focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). By integrating an IB framework, the school emphasizes a global perspective, inquiry-based learning, and the development of critical thinking skills, aiming to prepare students to be well-rounded, internationally-minded citizens.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school fosters a structured environment that prioritizes student engagement and character development. The academy prides itself on creating a challenging yet supportive atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and students are encouraged to take agency in their own education. With a mission to provide high-quality instruction that meets the needs of a diverse student body, James Stephens International Academy serves as a notable choice for families seeking a rigorous, inquiry-driven educational experience in the Fort Myers area.

730

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	387
Black	284
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
387 (53.0%)
Black
284 (38.9%)
White
40 (5.5%)
Two or More
18 (2.5%)
American Indian
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)337-1333
Website:	http://jsa.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
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 134

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAMES STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	134
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAMES STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	377	51.6%
Male	353	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)