Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Elementary School

The site of the Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. School is located in Cape Coral.

Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. School was severely damaged in Hurricane Ian in 2022.

Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. School has has a new location designated to be built in Cape Coral.

The New Hector A. Cafferata Jr. School will be built just 3.5 miles away from its original site.

Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. School in Cape Coral previously served students K-5.

Prior to its destruction, Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. School receieved a B+ rating from Niche.

Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

250 Santa Barbara Blvd N, Cape Coral, FL

Mariner Neighborhood

Lee County Public Schools

723 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Shelley Markgraf

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
48%

Reading Proficiency
46%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

46%

Math Proficiency

48%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

18:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

11.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

604:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Hispanic

67.2%

White

21.7%

Black

7.7%

Two or more races

2.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

3/18/2025

School has been demolished. It was destroyed during Hurricane IAN and has been closed since.

1.0 parent

2/20/2020

Five of my children have completed school and three are currently in school. In all my child rearing years. I have never seen a school or it’s employees operate and behave in such manner, when it comes to bullying and the safety of students. This was the response I was given “No witnesses, no video...

2.0 parent

10/13/2017

Could have been a lot better. Lots of good people and students but poor processes and communication. No working teacher:parent system and administration is unfriendly and unconcerned.

5.0 parent

6/3/2016

Caring, attentive teachers. Great at communicating with parents. Our daughter (KG) has learned and grown so much since the beginning of the school year. Diverse and culturally aware. Safe environment.

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