Summary:
Bokeelia, Florida, is home to a single public elementary school, Pine Island Elementary School, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade with a total enrollment of 227 students.
Pine Island Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school within the Lee County school district, which is ranked in the bottom 20% of Florida districts. Despite this district-wide challenge, the school has achieved a 3-star rating and improved its state ranking from the 51st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 70th percentile in 2025-2026. In the most recent school year, the school outperformed both the district and state averages in every tested subject and grade level, with an overall academic proficiency rate of 70% compared to the district's 57% and the state's 62%. Mathematics is a particular strength, with 4th-grade math proficiency reaching 81% in 2025-2026, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school serves a moderately economically disadvantaged population, with 47.58% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, yet it consistently achieves results well above state averages, indicating effective teaching and school leadership.
While the school's academic performance is strong, there are areas of concern. Chronic absenteeism stands at 28.4%, which is better than the district rate of 34.6% but still higher than the state average of 31.4%. Additionally, year-over-year performance can be inconsistent for individual grade levels, such as 4th-grade math proficiency dropping from 86% to 67% between school years. The school spends $16,345 per student, and the strong academic outcomes suggest these resources are being used effectively to support student learning and growth.
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