BIG CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3250 GOLDEN GATE BLVD W
NAPLES, FL 34120

www.collierschools.com/bce

796 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Big Cypress Elementary School is a public school located in Naples, Florida, operating under the jurisdiction of the Collier County Public Schools district. Situated on Golden Gate Boulevard West, the school serves a diverse student population in the surrounding community, focusing on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to educational standards, Big Cypress Elementary integrates modern instructional practices with resources designed to support student growth from kindergarten through the fifth grade.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school fosters a collaborative environment that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. Big Cypress Elementary is committed to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are supported in their social-emotional learning alongside their traditional studies. Through its alignment with the Collier County school system, the institution aims to prepare its students for future success, utilizing technology and differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of its diverse learner base.

796

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BIG CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	384
Black	59
Asian	5
Two or More	32
American Indian	3

Hispanic
384 (48.2%)
White
313 (39.3%)
Black
59 (7.4%)
Two or More
32 (4.0%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
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:	COLLIER
Phone:	(239)377-6300
Website:	http://www.collierschools.com/bce
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 1

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 135

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BIG CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	123
Grade 1	137
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	151
Grade 4	127
Grade 5	135

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BIG CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	417	52.4%
Male	379	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)