VETERANS MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

15960 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD
NAPLES, FL 34110

www.collierschools.com/VME

721 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Veterans Memorial Elementary School, located in North Naples, Florida, is a highly regarded public school within the Collier County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." The campus is designed to be both inclusive and community-focused, fostering a culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building strong character and citizenship skills.

The school places a significant emphasis on high-quality instruction, utilizing a balanced curriculum that incorporates state-of-the-art technology and collaborative learning practices. Beyond its core academic offerings, Veterans Memorial is recognized for its active parent-teacher association and its efforts to connect with the local community, often honoring the military heritage suggested by its name. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on preparing students for future success, the school remains a pillar of the Naples educational community.

721

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VETERANS MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	479
Hispanic	177
Black	19
Asian	14
Two or More	32

White
479 (66.4%)
Hispanic
177 (24.5%)
Two or More
32 (4.4%)
Black
19 (2.6%)
Asian
14 (1.9%)

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)377-8800
Website:	http://www.collierschools.com/VME
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 83

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 146