The Sanibel School
#8 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#170 of 50,301 nationally
About The Sanibel School
The Sanibel School is a public elementary located in Sanibel, in the Lee school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 225 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 94.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 8th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (77th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 225.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)92%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.3
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 The Sanibel School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 92%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Sanibel School a good school?
The Sanibel School has a Success Index (US) of 94.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #8 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 The Sanibel School rank in Florida?
The Sanibel School ranks #8 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #170 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Sanibel School?
The Sanibel School had 225 students in 2025.
Is The Sanibel School a elementary school or a high school?
The Sanibel School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.