Tortuga Preserve Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1711 Gunnery Rd N
       Lehigh Acres, FL  33971-5853


(239) 693-5023

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1607th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,027 Help


Students who attend Tortuga Preserve Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Harns Marsh Middle School
    Lehigh Acres Middle School
    Oak Hammock Middle School
    Varsity Lakes Middle School
High:    Dunbar High School
    East Lee County High School
    Lehigh Senior High School
    Riverdale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  1,104

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.8%
African American:
18.7%
White:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


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Compare Details Tortuga Preserve Elementary School ranks worse than 71.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 43rd among 60 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Tortuga Preserve Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.8%), African American (18.7%), White (16.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tortuga Preserve Elementary School is 17.8, which is the 28th best among 60 elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tortuga Preserve Elementary School is $10,027, which is the 27th highest among 60 elementary schools in the Lee School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tortuga Preserve Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 48th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tortuga Preserve Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 18.37 1791st 2064 13.2%
2016 30.15 1510th 2087 27.6%
2017 29.09 1527th 2112 27.7%
2018 45.83 1154th 2118 45.5%
2019 34.51 1474th 2182 32.4%
2021 34.79 1447th 2247 35.6%
2022 29.55 1582nd 2219 28.7%
2023 30.29 1606th 2240 28.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Monday, February 2, 2015

Open Quote The teachers Kindergarten, First and second GRade so far are very good, very dedicated, I know this because I am a parent of 2 kids and go almost everyday to help as volunteer in the school. The school has a New principal now, He seems nice and with a lot of new and good ideas to help the school. I am very happy with this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tortuga Preserve Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 160 183 1 339 3 0 11 0 697
2014 227 225 3 419 2 2 23 0 901
2015 220 228 8 462 4 1 31 0 954
2016 226 213 11 446 3 2 31 0 932
2017 207 220 7 527 2 3 37 0 1003
2018 200 238 8 508 2 1 38 0 995
2019 191 210 5 544 2 1 32 0 985
2020 177 205 7 567 5 1 33 0 995
2021 164 195 6 544 3 1 34 0 947
2022 188 197 7 610 4 1 43 0 1050
2023 186 206 10 660 3 1 38 0 1104

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tortuga Preserve Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 697 48.0 14.5 83.8
2014 901 60.0 15.0 82.2
2015 954 67.0 14.2 85.3
2016 932 69.0 13.5 69.6
2017 1003 73.0 13.7 66.1
2018 995 77.0 12.9 66.6
2019 985 67.0 14.7 61.8
2020 995 59.0 16.8 61.5
2021 947 63.0 15.0 64.4
2022 1050 63.0 16.6 62.8
2023 1104 62.0 17.8 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tortuga Preserve Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 697 48.0 14.5 83.8
2014 901 60.0 15.0 82.2
2015 954 67.0 14.2 85.3
2016 932 69.0 13.5 69.6
2017 1003 73.0 13.7 66.1
2018 995 77.0 12.9 66.6
2019 985 67.0 14.7 61.8
2020 995 59.0 16.8 61.5
2021 947 63.0 15.0 64.4
2022 1050 63.0 16.6 62.8
2023 1104 62.0 17.8 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tortuga Preserve Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,304 (14.8%) $7,515 (85.2%) $8,819
2019 $1,266 (14.0%) $7,752 (86.0%) $9,019
2020 $1,206 (14.2%) $7,303 (85.8%) $8,510
2021 $1,417 (14.9%) $8,091 (85.1%) $9,508
2022 $2,280 (22.7%) $7,747 (77.3%) $10,027

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tortuga Preserve Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1474th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1606th of 2240 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tortuga Preserve Elementary School)5237
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5848
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tortuga Preserve Elementary School)5446
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)6156
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tortuga Preserve Elementary School)4046
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5552
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tortuga Preserve Elementary School)5347
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)6259
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tortuga Preserve Elementary School)4344
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5450
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tortuga Preserve Elementary School)5443
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)5851
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Tortuga Preserve Elementary School)4843
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Lee)5050
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9851104
 12.1%
African American210206
 1.9%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian510
 100%
Hispanic544660
 21.3%
Pacific Islander11
White191186
 2.6%
Two or More Races3238
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.8%63.7%
 1.9%


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Tortuga Preserve Elementary School ranks 1607th of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Tortuga Preserve Elementary School are 60% Hispanic, 19% African American, 17% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,104 students attended Tortuga Preserve Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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