Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School

Q: Is Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School a good school?

Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School ranks 1541 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 753 students in grades PK-5 in Fort Myers, Florida, which is part of the Lee District, ranked 50 out of 68 districts in the state with a 1-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools, Ray V. Pottorf has a significantly higher percentage of minority students, with 33.33% African American and 47.68% Hispanic enrollment. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 46.3% in the 2022-2023 school year, well above the surrounding schools. Academically, Ray V. Pottorf's test scores lag behind the Lee District and Florida state averages, with only 45% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 48% in the district and 55% statewide. Additionally, 60.16% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a higher rate than nearby schools like James Stephens Elementary School and Orangewood Elementary School.

These factors contribute to Ray V. Pottorf's overall ranking of 1541 out of 2256 Florida elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, lower than the nearby schools. The school's racial diversity, high chronic absenteeism, and academic underperformance compared to the district and state suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by this school and its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4600 Challenger Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966

(239) 274-3932

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1541^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,994

Students who attend Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cypress Lake Middle School
	Fort Myers Middle Academy
	Lexington Middle School
	Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
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	Three Oaks Middle School
High:	Cypress Lake High School
	Dunbar High School
	Estero High School
	Fort Myers High School
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	South Fort Myers High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 652

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.2%

African American:

30.2%

White:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School ranks worse than 68.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 34^th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.68. (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 Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.2%), African American (30.2%), White (15%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School is 17.6, which is the 11^th best among 58 elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School is $12,994, which is the 16^th highest among 58 elementary schools in the Lee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 50^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	16.31	1573^rd	1786	11.9%
2008	18.89	1533^rd	1789	14.3%
2009	31.49	1369^th	1847	25.9%
2010	31.99	1396^th	1919	27.3%
2011	33.50	1396^th	1985	29.7%
2012	23.02	1596^th	1984	19.6%
2013	22.94	1653^rd	2029	18.5%
2014	11.75	1938^th	2064	6.1%
2016	24.30	1635^th	2087	21.7%
2017	21.69	1737^th	2112	17.8%
2018	20.83	1768^th	2118	16.5%
2019	30.99	1566^th	2182	28.2%
2021	35.20	1440^th	2247	35.9%
2022	33.23	1480^th	2219	33.3%
2023	37.31	1407^th	2240	37.2%
2024	32.68	1541^st	2256	31.7%

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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 Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2006	165	325	10	150	2	n/a	n/a	0	652
2007	124	402	10	188	4	n/a	n/a	31	759
2008	102	362	11	142	6	n/a	n/a	31	654
2009	106	312	5	154	4	n/a	n/a	40	621
2010	98	324	5	145	0	n/a	n/a	40	612
2011	104	315	7	198	1	0	25	0	650
2012	94	326	9	192	1	0	23	0	645
2013	85	320	5	219	0	0	28	0	657
2014	100	318	11	214	0	0	37	0	680
2015	93	334	5	220	1	0	34	0	687
2016	106	332	5	253	0	0	15	0	711
2017	88	337	2	250	0	0	22	0	699
2018	80	337	3	265	0	1	23	0	709
2019	88	317	16	290	1	1	29	0	742
2020	97	256	15	302	0	1	33	0	704
2021	74	253	13	289	0	2	26	0	657
2022	91	262	21	330	0	1	40	0	745
2023	86	251	22	359	0	1	34	0	753
2024	98	197	22	301	2	0	32	0	652

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 Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2006	652	37.0	17.6	76.5
2007	759	49.0	15.5	83
2008	654	50.5	13.0	82.7
2009	621	48.6	12.9	93.3
2010	612	43.5	14.0	98.4
2011	650	46.2	14.0	93.5
2012	645	50.4	12.7	93.6
2013	657	51.0	12.8	95
2014	680	53.0	12.8	94.1
2015	687	53.0	12.9	96.1
2016	711	49.0	14.5	82
2017	699	50.0	13.9	79.1
2018	709	54.0	13.1	83.2
2019	742	48.6	15.2	77.1
2020	704	47.6	14.7	73.6
2021	657	40.0	16.4	70.3
2022	745	44.0	16.9	65
2023	753	45.0	16.7	60.2
2024	652	37.0	17.6	58.6

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 Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2006	652	37.0	17.6	76.5
2007	759	49.0	15.5	83
2008	654	50.5	13.0	82.7
2009	621	48.6	12.9	93.3
2010	612	43.5	14.0	98.4
2011	650	46.2	14.0	93.5
2012	645	50.4	12.7	93.6
2013	657	51.0	12.8	95
2014	680	53.0	12.8	94.1
2015	687	53.0	12.9	96.1
2016	711	49.0	14.5	82
2017	699	50.0	13.9	79.1
2018	709	54.0	13.1	83.2
2019	742	48.6	15.2	77.1
2020	704	47.6	14.7	73.6
2021	657	40.0	16.4	70.3
2022	745	44.0	16.9	65
2023	753	45.0	16.7	60.2
2024	652	37.0	17.6	58.6

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 Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,854 (17.0%)	$9,021 (83.0%)	$10,875
2019	$1,310 (12.4%)	$9,215 (87.6%)	$10,525
2020	$1,043 (9.4%)	$10,014 (90.6%)	$11,056
2021	$1,535 (12.8%)	$10,442 (87.2%)	$11,976
2022	$2,397 (20.1%)	$9,517 (79.9%)	$11,914
2023	$2,430 (18.7%)	$10,565 (81.3%)	$12,994

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1566^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1407^th of 2240 Elementary schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School)	41	34	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	58	48	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School)	50	49	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School)	52	35	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	55	52	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School)	70	45	25%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School)	38	46	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	54	50	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School)	55	58	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	58	51	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School)	27	41	14%
5th Grade Science (Lee)	50	50
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	742	753	1.5%
African American	317	251	20.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	16	22	37.5%
Hispanic	290	359	23.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	88	86	2.3%
Two or More Races	29	34	17.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.1%	60.2%	16.9%

Schools Near Ray V. Pottorf 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Challenger Blvd	Fort Myers	33966	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 274-3932	652	37	17.6	58.6%	98 (15.0%)	197 (30.2%)	301 (46.2%)	22 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.9%)	32.7	1541^st of 2256 public elementary schools	31.7%		37.3	1407^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.2%	134	45.0	39.0	50.0	58.0	42.0	42.0	44.0	$12,994	$2,430	$10,565
Colonial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3800 Schoolhouse Rd E	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 939-2242	655	29	22.5	69.3%	65 (9.9%)	237 (36.2%)	326 (49.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.2%)	9.5	2163^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	4.1%		19.2	1924^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.1%	239	31.0	20.0	22.0	42.0	30.0	36.0	16.0	$14,076	$3,239	$10,838
Lee County Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	K-5	2855 Colonial Blvd	Fort Myers	33966	Lee County	Lee	No	No	Yes	No	(239) 337-8178	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Treeline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10900 Treeline Ave	Fort Myers	33913	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 768-5208	1,127	56	19.9	50.7%	354 (31.4%)	237 (21.0%)	433 (38.4%)	56 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (3.9%)	34.3	1507^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.2%		34.1	1491^st of 2240 public elementary schools	33.4%	16	52.0	44.0	48.0	46.0	37.0	52.0	44.0	$9,612	$1,520	$8,093
Franklin Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1320 Marsh Ave	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 332-1969	393	20	19.6	77.6%	16 (4.1%)	286 (72.8%)	83 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	13	2088^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.4%		11.2	2117^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.5%	29	15.0	19.0	36.0	15.0	19.0	55.0	35.0	$14,135	$2,699	$11,436
Early Childhood Learning Services	Public	PK	3650 Michigan Ave	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 332-2512	149	0		78.5%	9 (6.0%)	45 (30.2%)	92 (61.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)
Orangewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 Deleon St	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 936-2950	586	26	22.5	62.3%	108 (18.4%)	188 (32.1%)	264 (45.1%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	30.2	1615^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.4%		34.6	1479^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.0%	136	41.0	33.0	43.0	54.0	40.0	54.0	49.0	$10,585	$1,941	$8,643
James Stephens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1333 Marsh Ave	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 337-1333	541	25	22.0	70.1%	30 (5.5%)	246 (45.5%)	249 (46.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	18.5	1944^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.8%		26.8	1688^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.6%	256	28.0	16.0	19.0	48.0	57.0	26.0	31.0	$15,243	$3,820	$11,422
Allen Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3345 Canelo Dr	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 936-1459	890	52	17.1	65.1%	139 (15.6%)	340 (38.2%)	346 (38.9%)	22 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.5%)	21.6	1864^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.4%		22.3	1819^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.8%	45	33.0	31.0	44.0	37.0	38.0	48.0	46.0	$12,403	$3,016	$9,387
Villas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8385 Beacon Blvd	Fort Myers	33907	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 936-3776	847	54	15.6	64.9%	109 (12.9%)	97 (11.5%)	612 (72.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.0%)	29.3	1640^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.3%		37.1	1415^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.8%	225	38.0	34.0	38.0	56.0	45.0	50.0	45.0	$13,112	$2,912	$10,200

Frequently Asked Questions about Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School

How many students attend Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 652 students attended Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School.

Is Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School a good school?

Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School ranks 1541^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School in?

Lee

What schools do graduates of Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cypress Lake Middle School
Middle : Fort Myers Middle Academy
Middle : Lexington Middle School
Middle : Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
Middle : Three Oaks Middle School
High : Cypress Lake High School
High : Dunbar High School
High : Estero High School
High : Fort Myers High School
High : South Fort Myers High School

What is the racial makeup of Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School?

Students at Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School are 46% Hispanic, 30% African American, 15% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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