School District of Lee County
Teacher Salary and Benefits
School District of Lee County operates 126 schools with more than five thousand educators. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries at School District of Lee County. The data has been taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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School District of Lee County Teacher Salary Details
The table below details average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $29,450 | $23,060-$36,390 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $68,610 | $47,380 - $76,130 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $67,980 | $46,490 - $77,630 |
| Middle School Teacher | $66,740 | $46,510 - $77,770 |
| High School Teacher | $69,150 | $49,090 - $77,570 |
| PE Teacher | $66,910 | $26,850 - $110,350 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Cape Coral-Fort Myers, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,070 | $34,040-$76,010 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $97,370 | $69,240 - $123,670 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $60,480 | $36,830 - $78,140 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Cape Coral-Fort Myers, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by School District of Lee County is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,581 | $13,857 |
| Administrators | $10,038 | $13,315 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
School District of Lee County Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by School District of Lee County. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by School District of Lee County per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 5,207 | 5,461 | 5,517 |
| Preschool Teachers | 110 | 112 | 112 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 367 | 391 | 367 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,861 | 1,890 | 1,896 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 2,065 | 2,184 | 2,263 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 804 | 885 | 878 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 29 | 32 | 30 |
| Teaching Assistants | 1,174 | 1,261 | 1,298 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for School District of Lee County are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 3,956 | 3,956 | 4,039 |
| District Administrators | 56 | 56 | 62 |
| District Support Staff | 335 | 360 | 394 |
| School Administrators | 254 | 254 | 251 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 504 | 524 | 513 |
| Student Support Staff | 375 | 375 | 373 |
| Other Support Staff | 2,167 | 2,389 | 2,447 |
| Librarians | 30 | 27 | 27 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 34 | 24 |
| Guidance Counselors | 121 | 130 | 137 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 34 | 40 | 39 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 69 | 74 | 78 |
| Other School Counselors | 18 | 17 | 20 |
School District of Lee County Schools
We have listed the 126 schools and their contact information, which is managed by School District of Lee County in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
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- Charlotte County Public Schools (26 Schools)
- School District of DeSoto (13 Schools)
- Glades County School District (11 Schools)
School District of Lee County Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Alva (2)
- Boca Grande (1)
- Bokeelia (1)
- Bonita Springs (5)
- Cape Coral (27)
- Estero (2)
- Fort Myers (44)
- Fort Myers Beach (2)
- Ft Myers (7)
- Lehigh Acres (12)
- North Fort Myers (6)
- North Ft Myers (1)
- Sanibel (1)
Teaching in Alva
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alva Middle School 17500 Church Ave Alva FL 33920 (239) 728-2494 |
PK-8 | 59 | 936 |
| River Hall Elementary School 2800 River Hall Parkway Alva FL 33920 (239) 693-0349 |
PK-5 | 69 | 950 |
Teaching in Boca Grande
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Island School 135 First St West Boca Grande FL 33921 (941) 964-8016 |
KG-5 | 8 | 35 |
Teaching in Bokeelia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island Elementary School 5360 Ridgewood Dr Bokeelia FL 33922 (239) 283-0505 |
PK-5 | 19 | 232 |
Teaching in Bonita Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Springs Charter School 25380 Bernwood Dr Bonita Springs FL 34135 (239) 992-6932 |
KG-8 | 86 | 1,300 |
| Bonita Springs Elementary School 10701 Dean St Se Bonita Springs FL 34135 (239) 992-0801 |
PK-5 | 41 | 450 |
| Bonita Springs Middle School 10141 West Terry St Bonita Springs FL 34135 (239) 992-4422 |
6-8 | 44 | 790 |
| Bonita Springs Preparatory and Fitness Academy 28011 Performance Ln Bonita Springs FL 34135 (239) 989-2807 |
KG-8 | 26 | 352 |
| Spring Creek Elementary School 25571 Elementary Way Bonita Springs FL 34135 (239) 947-0001 |
PK-5 | 52 | 711 |
Teaching in Cape Coral
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caloosa Elementary School 620 Del Prado Blvd South Cape Coral FL 33990 (239) 574-3113 |
PK-5 | 62 | 902 |
| Caloosa Middle School 610 Del Prado Blvd South Cape Coral FL 33990 (239) 574-3232 |
6-8 | 52 | 912 |
| Cape Coral Charter School 76 Mid Cape Ter Cape Coral FL 33991 (239) 995-0904 |
PK-8 | 43 | 675 |
| Cape Coral High School 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd Cape Coral FL 33991 (239) 574-6766 |
9-12 | 78 | 1,658 |
| Cape Coral Preparatory and Fitness Academy 2107 Santa Barbara Blvd Cape Coral FL 33991 (239) 989-1458 |
KG-8 | 14 | 201 |
| Cape Elementary School 4519 Vincennes Blvd Cape Coral FL 33904 (239) 542-3551 |
PK-5 | 48 | 737 |
| Challenger Middle School 624 Sw Trafalgar Parkway Cape Coral FL 33991 (239) 242-4341 |
6-8 | 61 | 1,086 |
| Christa Mcaulliffe Elementary School K-5 2817 Sw 3rd Ln Cape Coral FL 33991 (239) 283-4511 |
PK-5 | 41 | 736 |
| City of Cape Coral Charter High School 3519 Oasis Blvd Cape Coral FL 33914 (239) 541-1167 |
9-12 | 37 | 669 |
| City of Cape Coral Charter School South 3415 Oasis Blvd Cape Coral FL 33914 (239) 542-1577 |
PK-5 | 52 | 887 |
| Diplomat Elementary School 1115 Ne 16th Ter Cape Coral FL 33909 (239) 458-0033 |
PK-5 | 56 | 915 |
| Diplomat Middle School 1039 Ne 16th Ter Cape Coral FL 33909 (239) 574-5257 |
6-8 | 48 | 848 |
| Gulf Elementary School 3400 Sw 17th Place Cape Coral FL 33914 (239) 549-2726 |
PK-5 | 67 | 1,000 |
| Gulf Middle School 1809 Sw 36th Ter Cape Coral FL 33914 (239) 549-0606 |
6-8 | 43 | 781 |
| Hector Cafferata Jr Elementary School 250 Santa Barbara Blvd North Cape Coral FL 33993 (239) 458-7391 |
PK-5 | 57 | 736 |
| Ida S. Baker High School 3500 Agualinda Blvd Cape Coral FL 33914 (239) 458-6690 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,715 |
| Island Coast High School 2125 De Navarra Parkway Cape Coral FL 33909 (239) 458-0362 |
8-12 | 87 | 1,532 |
| Mariner High School 701 Chiquita Blvd North Cape Coral FL 33993 (239) 772-3324 |
9-12 | 77 | 1,529 |
| Mariner Middle School 425 Chiquita Blvd North Cape Coral FL 33993 (239) 772-1848 |
6-8 | 59 | 908 |
| North Nicholas High School 428 Sw Pine Island Rd Cape Coral FL 33991 (239) 242-4230 |
9-12 | 7 | 338 |
| Oasis Middle School 3507 Oasis Blvd Cape Coral FL 33914 (239) 945-1999 |
6-8 | 47 | 820 |
| Patriot Elementary School 711 Sw 18th St Cape Coral FL 33991 (239) 242-1023 |
PK-5 | 49 | 671 |
| Pelican Elementary School 3525 Sw 3rd Ave Cape Coral FL 33914 (239) 549-4966 |
PK-5 | 59 | 908 |
| Skyline Elementary School 620 Sw 19th St Cape Coral FL 33991 (239) 772-3223 |
PK-5 | 64 | 869 |
| Trafalgar Elementary School 1850 Sw 20th Ave Cape Coral FL 33991 (239) 283-3043 |
PK-5 | 55 | 829 |
| Trafalgar Middle School 2120 Sw Trafalgar Parkway Cape Coral FL 33991 (239) 283-2001 |
6-8 | 51 | 855 |
| West Zone Alc School 380 Santa Barbara Blvd North Cape Coral FL 33993 (239) 574-1678 |
6-12 | 13 | 52 |
Teaching in Estero
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estero High School 21900 River Ranch Rd Estero FL 33928 (239) 947-9400 |
9-12 | 84 | 1,710 |
| Pinewoods Elementary School 11900 Stoneybrook Golf Dr Estero FL 33928 (239) 947-7500 |
PK-5 | 62 | 965 |
Teaching in Fort Myers
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park Elementary School 3345 Canelo Dr Fort Myers FL 33901 (239) 936-1459 |
PK-5 | 62 | 897 |
| Buckingham Excep. Student Center School 3291 Buckingham Rd Fort Myers FL 33905 (239) 693-1233 |
PK-12 | 11 | 93 |
| Colonial Elementary School 3800 Schoolhouse Rd East Fort Myers FL 33916 (239) 939-2242 |
PK-5 | 59 | 757 |
| Cypress Lake High School 6750 Panther Ln Fort Myers FL 33919 (239) 481-2233 |
9-12 | 74 | 1,472 |
| Cypress Lake Middle School 8901 Cypress Lake Dr Fort Myers FL 33919 (239) 481-1533 |
6-8 | 45 | 778 |
| Djb Technical Academy 13830 Jetport Commerce Parkway Fort Myers FL 33913 (239) 225-0995 |
9-12 | 5 | 135 |
| Dunbar High School 3800 East Edison Ave Fort Myers FL 33916 (239) 461-5322 |
9-12 | 65 | 1,157 |
| Edgewood Academy 3464 Edgewood Ave Fort Myers FL 33916 (239) 334-6205 |
PK-5 | 44 | 534 |
| Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School 2401 Euclid Ave Fort Myers FL 33901 (239) 334-6232 |
PK-5 | 33 | 369 |
| Fort Myers High School 2635 Cortez Blvd Fort Myers FL 33901 (239) 334-2167 |
9-12 | 94 | 1,896 |
| Fort Myers Middle Academy 3050 Central Ave Fort Myers FL 33901 (239) 936-1759 |
6-8 | 36 | 448 |
| Franklin Park Magnet School 2323 Ford St Fort Myers FL 33916 (239) 332-1969 |
PK-5 | 34 | 422 |
| Gateway Charter High School 12770 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 (239) 768-3350 |
9-12 | 49 | 721 |
| Gateway Charter School 12850 Commonwealth Dr Fort Myers FL 33913 (239) 768-5048 |
KG-4 | 67 | 1,196 |
| Gateway Elementary School 13280 Griffin Dr Fort Myers FL 33913 (239) 768-3737 |
PK-5 | 48 | 706 |
| Heights Elementary School 15200 Alexandria Ct Fort Myers FL 33908 (239) 481-1761 |
PK-5 | 75 | 1,134 |
| James Stephens Academy 1333 Marsh Ave Fort Myers FL 33905 (239) 337-1333 |
PK-8 | 48 | 692 |
| Lee Adolescent Mother's Program School 3650 Michigan Ave Fort Myers FL 33916 (239) 332-2526 |
6-12 | 10 | 97 |
| Lee County Alc Central Middle School 3650 Michigan Ave Fort Myers FL 33916 (239) 334-3416 |
6-12 | 21 | 152 |
| Lee County Jail School 2266 2nd St Fort Myers FL 33901 (239) 337-8113 |
7-12 | 1 | 46 |
| Lee County Virtual Franchise 2855 Colonial Blvd Fort Myers FL 33966 (239) 337-8178 |
6-12 | 14 | 202 |
| Lee County Virtual Instruction Program (DISTRICT P 2855 Colonial Blvd Fort Myers FL 33966 (239) 337-8178 |
KG-5 | 3 | 74 |
| Lexington Middle School 16351 Summerlin Rd Fort Myers FL 33908 (239) 454-6130 |
6-8 | 54 | 952 |
| Life Institute for Education Academy 5100 Tice St Fort Myers FL 33905 (239) 334-4434 |
6-12 | 4 | 39 |
| Life Skills Center School 2830 Winkler Ave Fort Myers FL 33916 (239) 561-6611 |
9-12 | 9 | 236 |
| Manatee Elementary School 5301 Tice St Fort Myers FL 33905 (239) 694-2097 |
PK-5 | 61 | 846 |
| Oak Hammock Middle School 5321 Tice St Fort Myers FL 33905 (239) 693-0469 |
6-8 | 70 | 1,100 |
| Orange River Elementary School 4501 Underwood Dr Fort Myers FL 33905 (239) 694-1258 |
PK-5 | 59 | 799 |
| Orangewood Elementary School 4001 Deleon St Fort Myers FL 33901 (239) 936-2950 |
PK-5 | 44 | 574 |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School 4750 Winkler Ave Ext Fort Myers FL 33966 (239) 334-1357 |
6-8 | 57 | 967 |
| Pivot Charter School 2675 Winkler Ave Fort Myers FL 33901 (239) 243-8266 |
6-12 | 16 | 254 |
| Ray V Pottorf Elementary School 4600 Challenger Blvd Fort Myers FL 33966 (239) 274-3932 |
PK-5 | 53 | 680 |
| Riverdale High School 2600 Buckingham Rd Fort Myers FL 33905 (239) 694-4141 |
9-12 | 100 | 1,942 |
| Royal Palm Exceptional School Center 3050 Indian St Fort Myers FL 33916 (239) 337-3511 |
PK-12 | 26 | 144 |
| San Carlos Park Elementary School 17282 Lee Rd Fort Myers FL 33967 (239) 267-7177 |
PK-5 | 65 | 832 |
| Six Mile Charter Academy 6851 Lancer Ave Fort Myers FL 33912 (239) 768-9375 |
PK-8 | 74 | 1,261 |
| South Fort Myers High School 14020 Plantation Rd Fort Myers FL 33912 (239) 561-0060 |
9-12 | 89 | 1,826 |
| Southwest Florida Juvenile Det Center School 2525 Ortiz Ave Fort Myers FL 33905 (239) 332-6927 |
6-12 | 5 | 46 |
| Tanglewood Riverside School 1620 Manchester Blvd Fort Myers FL 33919 (239) 936-0891 |
PK-5 | 50 | 743 |
| Three Oaks Elementary School 19600 Cypress View Dr Fort Myers FL 33967 (239) 267-8020 |
PK-5 | 55 | 825 |
| Three Oaks Middle School 18500 3 Oaks Parkway Fort Myers FL 33967 (239) 267-5757 |
6-8 | 54 | 953 |
| Tice Elementary School 4524 Tice St Fort Myers FL 33905 (239) 694-1257 |
PK-5 | 39 | 483 |
| Treeline Elementary School 10900 Treeline Ave Fort Myers FL 33913 (239) 768-5208 |
PK-5 | 71 | 986 |
| Villas Elementary School 8385 Beacon Blvd Fort Myers FL 33907 (239) 936-3776 |
PK-5 | 65 | 798 |
Teaching in Fort Myers Beach
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers Beach Elementary School 2751 Oak St Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 (239) 463-6356 |
PK-5 | 13 | 138 |
| Southwest Florida Marine Institute School 1190 Main St Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 (239) 765-9696 |
6-12 | 3 | 33 |
Teaching in Ft Myers
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado High School 3057 Cleveland Ave Ft Myers FL 33901 (239) 337-9140 |
9-12 | 8 | 497 |
| Edison Collegiate High School 8099 College Parkway Ft Myers FL 33919 (239) 432-6767 |
9-12 | 11 | 372 |
| Fort Myers Preparatory and Fitness Academy 4740 South Cleveland Ave Ft Myers FL 33907 (239) 333-0766 |
KG-8 | 16 | 247 |
| Gateway Intermediate Charter School 5-8 12850 Commonwealth Dr Ft Myers FL 33913 (239) 768-2491 |
5-8 | 41 | 1,070 |
| Pace School for Girls 3760 Schoolhouse Rd West Ft Myers FL 33916 (239) 425-2366 |
6-12 | 6 | 45 |
| Rayma C Page Elementary School 17000 South Tamiami Trl Ft Myers FL 33908 (239) 432-2737 |
PK-5 | 58 | 817 |
| Sw Fl Addiction Services-The Vince Smith Center School 2450 Prince St Ft Myers FL 33916 (239) 338-2306 |
6-12 | 1 | 20 |
Teaching in Lehigh Acres
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lee County High School 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave South Lehigh Acres FL 33974 (239) 369-2932 |
6-12 | 100 | 1,750 |
| G Weaver Hipps School 1200 Homestead Rd North Lehigh Acres FL 33936 (239) 368-7042 |
PK-5 | 52 | 748 |
| Harns Marsh Elementary School 1800 Unice Ave North Lehigh Acres FL 33971 (239) 690-1249 |
PK-5 | 66 | 980 |
| Harns Marsh Middle School 1820 Unice Ave North Lehigh Acres FL 33971 (239) 690-2025 |
6-8 | 66 | 1,055 |
| Lehigh Acres Middle School 104 Arthur Ave Lehigh Acres FL 33936 (239) 369-6108 |
6-8 | 70 | 1,054 |
| Lehigh Elementary School 200 Schoolside Dr Lehigh Acres FL 33936 (239) 369-2477 |
PK-5 | 77 | 1,091 |
| Lehigh High School 901 Gunnery Rd North Lehigh Acres FL 33971 (239) 693-5353 |
9-12 | 104 | 1,820 |
| Mirror Lakes Elementary School 525 Charwood Ave South Lehigh Acres FL 33974 (239) 369-2200 |
PK-5 | 75 | 1,055 |
| Sunshine Elementary School 601 Sara Ave North Lehigh Acres FL 33971 (239) 369-5836 |
PK-5 | 76 | 1,155 |
| Tortuga Preserve Elementary School 1711 Gunnery Rd North Lehigh Acres FL 33971 (239) 693-5023 |
PK-5 | 60 | 901 |
| Varstiy Lakes Middle School 801 Gunnery Rd North Lehigh Acres FL 33971 (239) 694-3464 |
6-8 | 60 | 999 |
| Veterans Park Academy for the Arts 49 Homestead Rd South Lehigh Acres FL 33936 (239) 303-3003 |
PK-8 | 105 | 1,477 |
Teaching in North Fort Myers
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Creek Elementary School 1601 Skyline Dr North Fort Myers FL 33903 (239) 995-3600 |
PK-5 | 54 | 795 |
| J. Colin English Elementary School 120 Pine Island Rd North Fort Myers FL 33903 (239) 995-2258 |
PK-5 | 31 | 412 |
| N. Fort Myers Academy for the Arts 1856 Arts Way North Fort Myers FL 33917 (239) 997-2131 |
PK-8 | 70 | 1,031 |
| North Fort Myers High School 5000 Orange Grove Blvd North Fort Myers FL 33903 (239) 995-2117 |
9-12 | 84 | 1,608 |
| Robinson Littleton Elementary School 700 Hutto Rd North Fort Myers FL 33903 (239) 995-3800 |
PK-5 | 44 | 535 |
| Tropic Isles Elementary School 5145 Orange Grove Blvd North Fort Myers FL 33903 (239) 995-4704 |
PK-5 | 64 | 898 |
Teaching in North Ft Myers
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayshore Elementary School 17050 Williams Rd North Ft Myers FL 33917 (239) 543-3663 |
PK-5 | 41 | 627 |
Teaching in Sanibel
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sanibel School 3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd Sanibel FL 33957 (239) 472-1617 |
PK-8 | 26 | 332 |