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Allen Park Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1730^th

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of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 23% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Allen Park Elementary School in Fort Myers, FL, is a large elementary school serving 926 students in grades PK-5, and it is part of the Lee school district.

This school has experienced a significant decline over the past decade, dropping from a top-tier 4-star rating in 2015-2016 to a current 1-star rating, placing it in the 23rd percentile statewide. While the school’s Science proficiency is on par with the district average, its English Language Arts (ELA) and Math scores are notably below district and state levels, suggesting foundational skills in reading and math are a major area of concern. On a positive note, the most recent year shows a slight uptick in performance, with improvements in nearly every subject, including a dramatic jump in 5th-grade Science from 32% to 55% proficiency. This could indicate that recent efforts are beginning to take effect.

Compared to nearby schools, Allen Park has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1, which is higher than many peers like Edgewood Academy (13.9) and Orangewood Elementary School (19.4). Interestingly, Tanglewood Elementary School spends less per student ($11,651) but achieves dramatically better results (71st percentile), while Allen Park spends $12,659 per student. This suggests that the school’s challenges are not solely due to a lack of funding. A nearby school with a similar demographic profile, Orangewood Elementary, has shown dramatic improvement, jumping from the 4th to the 31st percentile in just one year, proving that significant progress is possible in the same community. In contrast, the high-performing Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School, a magnet school just over a mile away, ranks in the 76th percentile, highlighting the potential impact of specialized programs.

926

Students ?

18.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,659

Per pupil spending ?

61.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3345 Canelo Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33901

(239) 936-1459

District: Lee

Students who attend Allen Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cypress Lake Middle School
	Fort Myers Middle School
	Lexington Middle School
	Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
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	Three Oaks Middle School
High:	Cypress Lake High School
	Dunbar High School
	Estero High School
	Fort Myers High School
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	South Fort Myers High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.9%

African American:

37.8%

White:

12.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2016 → 23rd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (50% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (23rd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 56 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg57%

Florida avg62%

1,730^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 23%▼ down 56 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to bottom 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

39^th of 59Elementary Schools in the Lee

56^th of 70Lee among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	27.5	1730 of 2240	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	18.8	1952 of 2258	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.6	1864 of 2256	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.3	1819 of 2240	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.5	1680 of 2219	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	46.6	1167 of 2247	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.4	1004 of 2182	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.2	753 of 2118	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.9	557 of 2112	73.6%	★★★★☆
2016	77.0	441 of 2087	78.9%	★★★★☆
2014	92.1	103 of 2064	95.0%	★★★★★
2013	91.7	110 of 2029	94.6%	★★★★★
2012	92.3	91 of 1984	95.4%	★★★★★
2011	88.1	151 of 1985	92.4%	★★★★★
2010	90.0	103 of 1919	94.6%	★★★★★
2009	88.2	142 of 1847	92.3%	★★★★★
2008	88.3	136 of 1789	92.4%	★★★★★
2007	87.4	163 of 1786	90.9%	★★★★★
2006	77.9	341 of 1688	79.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science55%-5 vs state

Math49%-15 vs state

English Language Arts48%-12 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, July 6, 2020

As a parent and a teacher at Allen Park, I can tell you that this school and it's teachers are dedicated to academic excellence and the mental, emotional, and character growth of their students. The opportunities for students to explore the world around them abound with a particular focus on developing 21st Century Skills. I highly recommend touring our school and seeing for yourself what makes Allen Park stand out from the crowd. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 18, 2019

Sub par, the placing of academic performance is old school and doesn't allow the children to interact with different children. They are tracked according to performance and basically the low stay low and the high stay high, sad state of education. However, I gave it an extra star because my child is in the advanced and receives more than the lower performance classrooms. Still wish is was equal to all. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 29, 2019

Allen Park has EXCELLENT teachers who care very much about my children and their learning. As a parent, I know my children are receiving an excellent education. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, September 28, 2014

Allen Park Elementary is a "hidden treasure" of learning. The students are placed in classrooms based on their academic performance. My child has made huge gains because she is placed with students that learn at her level/speed. She is a 4th grader and reads above grade level and performs above grade level in math. This allows her teacher to focus on enrichment activities, project based learning, and she loves the challenge. The teachers contact us all the time with great stories and successes. I feel comfortable going to the school for activities... The staff cares about the students. I will be sad in a few years when we are forced to go to Middle School. It will be tough to top ALLEN PARK Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Allen Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3345 Canelo Dr	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 936-1459	926	51	18.1	61.1%	111 (12.0%)	350 (37.8%)	397 (42.9%)	26 (2.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (4.2%)	27.5	1730^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.8%		18.8	1952^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	13.6%	222	41.0	50.0	53.0	51.0	50.0	47.0	55.0	$12,659	$1,660	$11,000
Orangewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 Deleon St	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 936-2950	679	35	19.4	58.3%	101 (14.9%)	234 (34.5%)	311 (45.8%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	34.7	1535^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.5%		9.6	2158^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.4%	623	40.0	44.0	60.0	34.0	40.0	71.0	65.0	$11,617	$1,285	$10,334
Edison Park Creative And Expressive Arts School	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 Euclid Ave	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 334-6232	440	26	16.9	43.9%	179 (40.7%)	109 (24.8%)	138 (31.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	73.8	534^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.2%		51.2	1087^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.9%	553	75.0	68.0	71.0	74.0	65.0	75.0	74.0	$12,131	$577	$11,553
Lee County Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	K-5	2855 Colonial Blvd	Fort Myers	33966	Lee County	Lee	No	No	Yes	No	(239) 337-8178	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Colonial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3800 Schoolhouse Rd E	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 939-2242	661	45	14.6	66.7%	69 (10.4%)	247 (37.4%)	323 (48.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.7%)	17.6	1984^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.4%		13.1	2077^th of 2258 public elementary schools	8.0%	93	30.0	37.0	45.0	49.0	47.0	47.0	50.0	$14,469	$1,651	$12,819
Franklin Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2323 Ford St	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 332-1969	505	24	21.0	73.7%	18 (3.6%)	361 (71.5%)	111 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.8%)	18.1	1973^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	11.9%		10.1	2147^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.9%	174	31.0	36.0	38.0	40.0	50.0	62.0	42.0	$12,827	$1,169	$11,657
Tanglewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1620 Manchester Blvd	Fort Myers	33919	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 936-0891	687	40	17.3	40.0%	309 (45.0%)	57 (8.3%)	275 (40.0%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.8%)	69.5	645^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.2%		62.2	823^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	63.6%	178	60.0	63.0	72.0	76.0	72.0	71.0	74.0	$11,651	$687	$10,963
Hancock Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 Skyline Dr	North Fort Myers	33903	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 995-3600	814	43	18.8	61.3%	290 (35.6%)	85 (10.4%)	396 (48.6%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.1%)	51.1	1110^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.4%		30.4	1631^st of 2258 public elementary schools	27.8%	521	60.0	57.0	63.0	62.0	57.0	67.0	60.0	$10,517	$1,228	$9,288
Villas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8385 Beacon Blvd	Fort Myers	33907	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 936-3776	784	54	14.4	58.4%	103 (13.1%)	82 (10.5%)	570 (72.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.3%)	39.9	1400^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.5%		41.5	1305^th of 2258 public elementary schools	42.2%	95	51.0	46.0	58.0	64.0	62.0	61.0	49.0	$14,772	$2,289	$12,483
Edgewood Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	3464 Edgewood Ave	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 334-6205	598	43	13.9	68.7%	41 (6.9%)	208 (34.8%)	332 (55.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	23.2	1842^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	17.8%		21.9	1850^th of 2258 public elementary schools	18.1%	8	28.0	45.0	52.0	47.0	51.0	56.0	58.0	$20,498	$2,978	$17,521

Frequently Asked Questions about Allen Park Elementary School

Is Allen Park Elementary School a good school?

Allen Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Allen Park Elementary School?

Students at Allen Park Elementary School are 43% Hispanic, 38% African American, 12% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Allen Park Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Allen Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cypress Lake Middle School
Middle : Fort Myers Middle School
Middle : Lexington Middle School
Middle : Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
Middle : Three Oaks Middle School
High : Cypress Lake High School
High : Dunbar High School
High : Estero High School
High : Fort Myers High School
High : South Fort Myers High School

How many students attend Allen Park Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 926 students attended Allen Park Elementary School.

What district is Allen Park Elementary School in?

Lee

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