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James Stephens Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1333 Marsh Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905 · (239) 337-1333 · Part of Lee County School District
Students
730
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about James Stephens Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 76.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 52.1%
Location
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1333 Marsh Ave, Fort Myers
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K134
Kindergarten86
Grade 1102
Grade 291
Grade 3124
Grade 480
Grade 5113
Enrollment over time
413’20
430’21
454’22
541’23
730’24
Up 76.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 53%Black 39%White 5%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.