Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cape Coral, Florida 33993 · Lee
#1645 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#28157 of 50,301 nationally
About Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School
Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School is a public elementary located in Cape Coral, in the Lee school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 606 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1645th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (51th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 606.
There are 25 schools in Cape Coral; Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School ranks 22nd of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)49%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mid Cape Global Academy
Cape Coral · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
1,145 students · 1.3 km away
Mariner Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students · 3.0 km away
Mariner High School
Cape Coral · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,865 students · 3.1 km away
Caloosa Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,018 students · 3.7 km away
Caloosa Elementary School
Cape Coral · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
968 students · 3.7 km away
Diplomat Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,097 students · 4.0 km away
Challenger Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students · 4.1 km away
Diplomat Elementary School
Cape Coral · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,066 students · 4.1 km away
Patriot Elementary School
Cape Coral · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
954 students · 4.3 km away
Skyline Elementary School
Cape Coral · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,141 students · 4.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School a good school?
Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 45.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1645 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School rank in Florida?
Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School ranks #1645 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #28157 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School?
Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School had 606 students in 2025.
Is Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.