Lely Elementary School

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Lely Elementary School ranks 1044 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lely Elementary School is a public elementary school in Naples, Florida, serving 499 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Collier County School District, which is ranked 14th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating.

Lely Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (31.06%) and Hispanic (42.48%) students compared to the surrounding schools, such as Calusa Park Elementary, Parkside Elementary, and Manatee Elementary. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 18.2% to 21.9% over the past few years, which is higher than the state and district averages. Lely Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Collier County and Florida state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 43% to 62% in ELA and 48% to 68% in Math across different grade levels and years. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.92% to 81.49% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite the school's challenges, Lely Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $13,831 to $16,504 over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. The school's consistent low performance, with a statewide ranking between 1044 and 1260 out of 2,256 schools over the past few years and a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger, suggests that there may be opportunities to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the school's challenges and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8125 Lely Cultural Pkwy
Naples, FL 34113

(239) 377-7500

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
1044^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,504

Students who attend Lely Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Manatee Middle School
High:	Lely High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 526

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.0%

African American:

28.9%

White:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lely Elementary School ranks better than 53.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 21^st among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Lely Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46%), African American (28.9%), White (18.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lely Elementary School is 16.1. 28 elementary schools in the Collier School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lely Elementary School employs 32.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lely Elementary School is $16,504, which is the 11^th highest among 35 elementary schools in the Collier School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Collier:

SchoolDigger ranks Collier 14^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lely Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	23.12	1354^th	1688	19.8%
2007	24.90	1422^nd	1786	20.4%
2008	35.44	1232^nd	1789	31.1%
2009	48.75	1012^th	1847	45.2%
2010	41.15	1208^th	1919	37.1%
2011	50.90	1026^th	1985	48.3%
2012	45.72	1098^th	1984	44.7%
2013	42.28	1176^th	2029	42.0%
2014	36.38	1349^th	2064	34.6%
2016	37.24	1335^th	2087	36.0%
2017	42.90	1212^th	2112	42.6%
2018	42.63	1227^th	2118	42.1%
2019	39.48	1330^th	2182	39.0%
2021	42.15	1260^th	2247	43.9%
2022	46.32	1151^st	2219	48.1%
2023	49.49	1106^th	2240	50.6%
2024	52.04	1044^th	2256	53.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lely Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	451	34	0	262	2	n/a	n/a	0	749
1992	500	52	2	301	1	n/a	n/a	0	856
1993	560	39	4	291	4	n/a	n/a	0	898
1994	596	27	3	229	1	n/a	n/a	0	856
1995	482	41	6	162	1	n/a	n/a	0	692
1996	482	41	6	162	1	n/a	n/a	0	692
1997	479	69	5	184	3	n/a	n/a	0	740
1998	487	90	8	190	1	n/a	n/a	0	776
1999	513	117	9	197	5	n/a	n/a	0	841
2000	554	121	12	196	2	n/a	n/a	0	885
2001	593	136	11	292	5	n/a	n/a	0	1037
2002	308	97	8	214	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
2003	308	97	8	214	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
2004	306	123	8	280	0	n/a	n/a	0	717
2005	286	133	11	375	0	n/a	n/a	0	805
2006	287	187	8	389	0	n/a	n/a	0	871
2007	255	181	6	373	1	n/a	n/a	28	844
2008	285	176	13	276	0	n/a	n/a	44	794
2009	261	139	11	241	1	n/a	n/a	34	687
2010	266	135	12	238	1	n/a	n/a	33	685
2011	246	146	10	246	5	1	13	0	667
2012	266	161	7	333	2	0	13	0	782
2013	256	174	6	288	0	0	28	0	752
2014	212	197	8	276	0	0	19	0	712
2015	196	179	13	261	0	0	21	0	670
2016	202	164	10	262	0	0	25	0	663
2017	180	151	8	289	1	0	23	0	652
2018	150	174	13	263	1	1	15	0	617
2019	136	179	13	263	0	1	19	0	611
2020	116	168	9	229	1	0	12	0	535
2021	100	159	8	190	0	0	13	0	470
2022	108	161	8	202	3	1	19	0	502
2023	103	155	6	212	8	1	14	0	499
2024	97	152	8	242	8	1	18	0	526

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 Lely Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	749	38.0	19.7	51.4
1992	856	53.0	16.1	51.8
1993	898	57.0	15.8	51
1994	856	56.0	15.3	50
1995	692	48.0	14.4	46.4
1996	692	48.0	14.4	46.4
1997	740	50.0	14.8	47.6
1998	776	55.0	14.1	43.8
1999	841	54.0	15.6	57
2000	885	53.0	16.7	48.9
2001	1037	60.0	17.3	53.1
2002	627	39.0	16.1	64.6
2003	627	39.0	16.1	64.6
2004	717	49.0	14.6	64.4
2005	805	52.0	15.5	64.3
2006	871	58.0	15.0	51.7
2007	844	56.0	15.1	61.5
2008	794	63.0	12.6	59.6
2009	687	60.7	12.3	66.5
2010	685	51.0	13.4	68.9
2011	667	48.0	13.8	66.9
2012	782	62.0	12.6	70.5
2013	752	57.0	13.1	71.9
2014	712	53.0	13.4	75.7
2015	670	52.0	12.8	74.6
2016	663	48.0	13.8	74.5
2017	652	50.0	13.0	69.9
2018	617	49.0	12.5	80.7
2019	611	40.4	15.0	77.6
2020	535	46.4	11.5	79.8
2021	470	34.2	13.7	81.5
2022	502	37.1	13.5	77.9
2023	499	33.6	14.8	61.9
2024	526	32.6	16.1	56.8

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 Lely Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	749	38.0	19.7	51.4
1992	856	53.0	16.1	51.8
1993	898	57.0	15.8	51
1994	856	56.0	15.3	50
1995	692	48.0	14.4	46.4
1996	692	48.0	14.4	46.4
1997	740	50.0	14.8	47.6
1998	776	55.0	14.1	43.8
1999	841	54.0	15.6	57
2000	885	53.0	16.7	48.9
2001	1037	60.0	17.3	53.1
2002	627	39.0	16.1	64.6
2003	627	39.0	16.1	64.6
2004	717	49.0	14.6	64.4
2005	805	52.0	15.5	64.3
2006	871	58.0	15.0	51.7
2007	844	56.0	15.1	61.5
2008	794	63.0	12.6	59.6
2009	687	60.7	12.3	66.5
2010	685	51.0	13.4	68.9
2011	667	48.0	13.8	66.9
2012	782	62.0	12.6	70.5
2013	752	57.0	13.1	71.9
2014	712	53.0	13.4	75.7
2015	670	52.0	12.8	74.6
2016	663	48.0	13.8	74.5
2017	652	50.0	13.0	69.9
2018	617	49.0	12.5	80.7
2019	611	40.4	15.0	77.6
2020	535	46.4	11.5	79.8
2021	470	34.2	13.7	81.5
2022	502	37.1	13.5	77.9
2023	499	33.6	14.8	61.9
2024	526	32.6	16.1	56.8

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 Lely Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,255 (10.1%)	$11,226 (89.9%)	$12,481
2019	$1,293 (10.3%)	$11,241 (89.7%)	$12,533
2020	$1,551 (10.6%)	$13,082 (89.4%)	$14,633
2021	$1,645 (11.9%)	$12,186 (88.1%)	$13,831
2022	$2,638 (17.3%)	$12,582 (82.7%)	$15,221
2023	$3,275 (19.8%)	$13,228 (80.2%)	$16,504

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lely Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1330^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1106^th of 2240 Elementary schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lely Elementary School)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lely Elementary School)	59	54	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Collier)	68	65	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lely Elementary School)	48	49	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	58	66	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lely Elementary School)	64	61	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	65	73	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lely Elementary School)	48	55	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lely Elementary School)	46	45	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	67	66	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lely Elementary School)	46	49	3%
5th Grade Science (Collier)	56	62	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	611	499	18.3%
African American	179	155	13.4%
American Indian	0	8
Asian	13	6	53.8%
Hispanic	263	212	19.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	136	103	24.3%
Two or More Races	19	14	26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.6%	61.9%	15.7%

Schools Near Lely Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)					Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lely Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8125 Lely Cultural Pkwy	Naples	34113	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-7500	526	33	16.1	56.8%	97 (18.4%)	152 (28.9%)	242 (46.0%)	8 (1.5%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.4%)	52	1044^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.7%		49.5	1106^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.6%	62	48.0	50.0	53.0				68.0	53.0	57.0			54.0				$16,504	$3,275	$13,228
Parkside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5322 Texas Ave	Naples	34113	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-8900	604	40	15.1	73.8%	18 (3.0%)	118 (19.5%)	458 (75.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	38.8	1373^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	39.1%		54.2	987^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.9%	386	54.0	46.0	37.0				57.0	55.0	47.0			44.0				$13,296	$2,399	$10,897
Calusa Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Santa Barbara Blvd	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6400	679	48	14.0	58.9%	119 (17.5%)	154 (22.7%)	371 (54.6%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	62.6	807^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.2%		67.1	688^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.3%	119	55.0	52.0	57.0				63.0	62.0	63.0			70.0				$14,649	$2,156	$12,493
Manatee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1880 Manatee Rd	Naples	34114	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-7600	588	39	15.0	70.4%	58 (9.9%)	132 (22.4%)	379 (64.5%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	47.4	1163^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	48.4%		43.1	1251^st of 2240 public elementary schools	44.2%	88	49.0	51.0	50.0				42.0	61.0	56.0			59.0				$16,416	$3,343	$13,073
Mike Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3215 Magnolia Pond Dr	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-9000	583	48	12.1	69.6%	51 (8.7%)	124 (21.3%)	381 (65.4%)	7 (1.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	37	1431^st of 2256 public elementary schools	36.6%		48	1138^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.2%	293	42.0	38.0	44.0				61.0	55.0	49.0			44.0				$16,011	$3,729	$12,284
Avalon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 Thomasson Dr	Naples	34112	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6200	341	22	15.8	70.1%	42 (12.3%)	35 (10.3%)	254 (74.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	35.8	1464^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.1%		43.6	1237^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.8%	227	30.0	14.0	46.0				54.0	64.0	57.0			49.0				$17,314	$2,994	$14,320
Lavern Gaynor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2965 44th Terrace SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 354-2204	332	28	12.0	68.1%	26 (7.8%)	49 (14.8%)	250 (75.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	41.9	1295^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.6%		38.4	1376^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.6%	81	47.0	39.0	32.0				53.0	69.0	63.0			47.0				$17,189	$2,718	$14,471
Bridgeprep Academy Collier	Public, Charter	K-8	3161 Santa Barbara Blvd	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 677-4211	279	14	19.9	78.1%	47 (16.8%)	40 (14.3%)	186 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	15.1	2031^st of 2256 public elementary schools	10.0%		19	1934^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.7%	97	33.0	33.0	39.0	38.0	32.0	29.0	33.0	21.0	31.0	33.0	32.0	38.0	24.0	33.0	58.0	$12,542	$1,061	$11,481
Golden Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2711 44th Ter SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-7000	480	32	14.9	63.8%	38 (7.9%)	54 (11.3%)	383 (79.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	32.6	1544^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.6%		42.3	1276^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.0%	268	35.0	52.0	38.0				33.0	64.0	50.0			38.0				$15,892	$2,708	$13,184
Shadowlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2161 Shadowlawn Dr	Naples	34112	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-8400	465	36	13.0	65.4%	70 (15.1%)	51 (11.0%)	324 (69.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	47.8	1148^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.1%		52.7	1027^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.2%	121	48.0	41.0	46.0				56.0	64.0	68.0			52.0				$18,665	$3,219	$15,446

Frequently Asked Questions about Lely Elementary School

Is Lely Elementary School a good school?

Lely Elementary School ranks 1044^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Lely Elementary School in?

Collier

What is the racial makeup of Lely Elementary School?

Students at Lely Elementary School are 46% Hispanic, 29% African American, 18% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Lely Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 526 students attended Lely Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Lely Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lely Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Manatee Middle School
High : Lely High School

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