Serving 1,104 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tortuga Preserve Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Tortuga Preserve Elementary School's student population of 1,104 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tortuga Preserve Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2366 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
60%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Tortuga Preserve Elementary School is ranked #2366 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Tortuga Preserve Elementary School often compared to?
Tortuga Preserve Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harns Marsh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tortuga Preserve Elementary School?
1,104 students attend Tortuga Preserve Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Tortuga Preserve Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tortuga Preserve Elementary School?
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tortuga Preserve Elementary School offer ?
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tortuga Preserve Elementary School part of?
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School is part of Lee School District.
In what neighborhood is Tortuga Preserve Elementary School located?
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School is located in the Centennial neighborhood of Lehigh Acres, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Centennial.
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)
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