BUCKINGHAM EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT CENTER

buc.leeschools.net/

60 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Buckingham Exceptional Student Center, located in Fort Myers, Florida, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Lee County School District. The school is dedicated to providing tailored instruction and support for students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities. Its mission focuses on fostering independence and enhancing the quality of life for its learners by offering a safe, inclusive environment that addresses the unique academic, social, and functional needs of each individual.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes life skills, communication, and vocational readiness, ensuring that students receive the tools necessary to navigate their communities as effectively as possible. By employing a multidisciplinary approach—which often integrates therapeutic services with classroom instruction—Buckingham Exceptional Student Center strives to meet the specific requirements of its diverse student body. The facility acts as a vital resource for families in the area, providing not only academic guidance but also a supportive community that prioritizes the dignity and potential of every student.

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUCKINGHAM EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	29
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	2

Hispanic
29 (48.3%)
White
16 (26.7%)
Black
11 (18.3%)
Asian
2 (3.3%)
Two or More
2 (3.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)693-1233
Website:	http://buc.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
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 1

Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 3