Serving 1,741 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Veterans Park Academy For The Arts 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 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts's student population of 1,741 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts 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 Veterans Park Academy For The Arts is 0.55, 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
#2545 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
63%
37%
Black
18%
21%
White
15%
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
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans Park Academy For The Arts's ranking?
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts is ranked #2545 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Veterans Park Academy For The Arts often compared to?
Veterans Park Academy For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway 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 Veterans Park Academy For The Arts?
1,741 students attend Veterans Park Academy For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Veterans Park Academy For The Arts students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% 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 Veterans Park Academy For The Arts?
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Veterans Park Academy For The Arts offer ?
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Veterans Park Academy For The Arts part of?
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts is part of Lee School District.
In what neighborhood is Veterans Park Academy For The Arts located?
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts is located in the Eisenhower neighborhood of Lehigh Acres, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Eisenhower.
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