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Dance club students performing on stage at San Carlos Park Elementary
SchoolFort Myers, FL

San Carlos Park Elementary

Grades and ages

Grades PreK-5

Enrollment

606 students

Student-teacher ratio

14:1 to 16:1

Tuition

Tuition-free

About San Carlos Park Elementary

As a Center for the Arts, San Carlos Park Elementary gives each child the chance to perform in front of a live audience. Our Mini, Junior and Senior Dance Companies and our Junior and Senior Choruses perform at school and around the community, and students can advance to All County and All State dance and chorus. Drama and Scenery, Jr. Cadets, News Crew, Sea Camp, the Millionaires Club and NEHS round out our clubs.

During the school day, students learn ensemble playing in instrumental class, try guitar, keyboard and percussion, study composers and how to read music, and explore eight major types of art.

Our Fort Myers campus receives Title I funding and runs a Young 5 program for our youngest learners, and breakfast is served each morning before classes. Our Kids Care program covers working families before school from 6:30 a.m. and after school until 6:00 p.m. on all open school days for students in kindergarten through 5th grade, at $25 a week for mornings and $60 a week for afternoons.

Student fit

Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • Public
  • Preschool (Ages 2-5)
  • Elementary (K-5)

Specialties

  • Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Chorus
  • Instrumental music

Learning and support

Curriculum and therapeutic services

Services and supports

  • Before and after care
  • Dance companies
  • Chorus
  • Young 5 program
  • Drama and Scenery club
  • News Crew
  • Sea Camp

Programs

Programs at San Carlos Park Elementary

Other programs and supports

  • Before and after care
  • Dance companies
  • Chorus
  • Young 5 program
  • Drama and Scenery club
  • News Crew
  • Sea Camp

School facts

Practical details for families

Students with IEPs
64 (10% of students)
Students with 504 Plans
16

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Tuition-free

  • Tuition-free public school

Enrollment

606 students

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Location and directions

Map

Physical address

17282 Lee Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33967

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Reviews

1 review

4.0 out of 5 based on published family feedback.

My thoughts on San Carlos park

4/5

As a parent of a child with special needs at San Carlos Park Elementary, I want to share my experience with the school's approach to exceptional student education (ESE). Strengths: The school and district offer a variety of programs for students with special needs, including those with autism, developmental delays, and other disabilities. Each student receives services based on an Individualized Education Program (IEP), which is reviewed and updated every year with input from both staff and parents. The ESE team at the school may include specialists such as ESE teachers, school psychologists, and social workers, depending on your child's individual needs. I've found team meetings to be welcoming of parent input, and my concerns are always listened to during the process. The campus is physically accessible, with wheelchair-friendly entrances and parking, making it easier for children with mobility needs to navigate the school. Considerations: Like many public schools, class sizes may vary. While the school aims to provide individualized attention, resources can be limited by staffing and scheduling. For children with very specialized or intensive needs, the district might assign them to another school with more specialized "low-incidence" programs if determined by the IEP team. At San Carlos Park Elementary, most ESE services are provided in the regular school environment with support and accommodations.

Victor · 9/1/2025

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