MIRROR LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

525 CHARWOOD AVE S
LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33974

mle.leeschools.net

1,237 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mirror Lakes Elementary School, located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Lee County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for its diverse student body. The campus is designed to encourage both intellectual curiosity and personal growth, offering a curriculum that aligns with state standards while emphasizing the development of critical thinking and social-emotional skills necessary for early childhood and elementary development.

Beyond academics, Mirror Lakes Elementary places a significant emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators, parents, and students. By providing various resources and school-led initiatives, the school strives to ensure that each child receives an equitable educational experience that prepares them for success in middle school and beyond. Through its active involvement in the local Lehigh Acres area, the school aims to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

1,237

Total Students

71.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIRROR LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	795
Black	204
Asian	5
Two or More	40
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
795 (64.3%)
Black
204 (16.5%)
White
189 (15.3%)
Two or More
40 (3.2%)
Asian
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)369-2200
Website:	http://mle.leeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	804
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 31

Kindergarten 168

Grade 1 195

Grade 2 193

Grade 3 238

Grade 4 202

Grade 5 210