Cape Elementary School

4519 Vincennes Boulevard

School District

of Lee County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 04, 2021

Excellent staff, fun learning environment, And all around great school.
Submitted by parent on October 06, 2018

We have been at this school for 3 years with no issues or complaints. The teachers and staff are amazing and welcoming. Both my children are very happy here at Cape Elementary
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2018

Wish we could have sent all our kids here. But I heard it wasn't as awesome back in the day when we were enrolling kids #1-3, which is how we ended up elsewhere. PTO is the best of any school we've gone to. Very involved and you can tell the money is going to the kids. Lots of fun activities that cost the parents little to nothing as the PTO pays for it. Lots of family involved activities, holiday's are celebrated and encouraged. Which is refreshing as our last elementary school didn't want to offend the few and ruined holidays for the many. So far the school is run like a well oiled machine. Communication is quick, and many ways to contact the teachers and staff. They do clubs and events all the time. Field trips are a couple times a year depending on the class and if in Gifted or standard classes. Which is nice! They tend to be geared towards what they are currently learning. Like Inventions and they went to the Edison Ford Winter Estates, etc. We have 3 more years here and hope they're as good as the first 2.
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2017

I had two children at this school and I have to say the front desk staff was great and most teachers were great. However, we experience one teacher who had anger issues and actually flipped my child's desk over, spilling the contents on the floor and causing much embarrassment. I was appalled. What kind of teacher does this? I considered it a form of bullying and when I approached the principal about the issues, she told me she had done the same thing to a student once! If you have angers issues you should not be in education. Students should feel safe in their classrooms and not worry about being embarrassed in front of peers. Please research teachers before going here.
Submitted by other on February 10, 2017

Teachers are great! However, principal is horrible. Does not address issues and don't care.
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2016

This school exceeds my expectations. My son is challenged academically and the clubs that are offered engage him socially. The administration is top notch. We transferred to Cape Elem this school year from a different Cape Coral school and could not be happier.
Submitted by other on January 07, 2016

Cape Elementary is a great school! It runs like a well oiled machine. The administration is excellent. Very organized. The teachers are all wonderful. Lots of communication with parents. The PTO is the best in the area. Parents are encouraged to get involved, but not nagged. Focus on academics- not lots of silly parties and school spirit days. Just enough! My kids are very happy and so am I!
Submitted by parent on January 06, 2016

I couldn't be happier with Cape. This is our 5th year at Cape and I absolutely love the school. The teachers are caring and kind and the administration is always available to help with any issues. Another plus is the low amount of staff turnover in the school, all the teachers and support staff have watched my child grow and I feel have become personally invested in his success. I highly recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on March 17, 2015

I can't say enough positive things about this school. My kids are challenged and happy academically, but most importantly everyone at the school, including everyone from teachers to office staff to the principal and assistant principal, are all interested in each child as an individual. When I drop my kids off each morning, I know they are in a safe place with excellent people looking out for them.
Submitted by parent on February 12, 2015

Both my children attend this school and I have no complaints about it, their teachers are awesome always on top of the kids, if I have any concerns or questions they make sure to answer or help me find someone who can answer it for me!!!
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2012

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school. My daughter is a 5th grader in the gifted program this year and we will be sad for her to leave for middle school. The teachers are phenomenal. They really go the extra mile to challenge and care for their students. Cape Elementary feels like one big happy family. My daughter has loved every minute.
Submitted by other on December 06, 2011

I am planning to move to cape coral fl. and after reviewing the community rating and test scores of this school..As of right now I would be glad to put my child in this school.
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2011

I think the teachers at cape are great! I also think Ms. Flecha had big shoes to fill as principal and she is filling them. To date, I still dont understand why parents get to the student pick up line hours before school is out, can we spread the word if you get there at 2:25, there is only a 10 min wait! lol
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2011

Principal Flecha talks the talk and walks the walk. She is always available and knows all the kids names and addresses them by their name. She always has a smile on her face and treats adults and students with respect. Ms. Flecha even taught many kids this year including my son for months to prepare for the fourth grade writing test. My son's confidence soared and he ended up scoring very high. The school's test scores continue to increase in all areas. I'm impressed with the teachers and leaders at this school.
Submitted by teacher on May 27, 2011

I have taught at Cape for over 20 years, and both of my children attended Cape! I have experienced change after change in our district, but one thing remains the same at Cape...community school with a family atmosphere. Many of my students come back after graduation to tell me what a difference the teachers at Cape made in their lives. I am grateful to work at a school that works hard to make everyday special for our students!
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2011

My child attended Cape Elementary for the past 3 years, when Mrs. Sindler was there, the school was fantastic upbeat and wonderful, unfortunately this school year I have not seen the same from the current principal. I have had difficulties getting into contact with her over concerns for my child, and I feel that my child is forgetton. Spoke with many parents about the same issue. The ultimate resource for issues with my child I would believe is the principal and how can you feel secure in a school that you can not even touch base with the principal? Thought about writing the school board, if that does not help my child will no longer be attending this school. Shame that theycould not have had a better suited individual to fill the previous principals shoes.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2011

I have been dealing with a 5th grade teacher at this school that actually does stuff that borders on bullying. Yelling at her entire class, lecturing students in front of the entire class using language like disappointed and embarrassed. She is absolutely the worst teacher I have ever come into contact with in Elementary school.
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2011

My oldest daughter went here for 3 years, and my youngest started Kindergarten this year. The office talks down to parents. My oldest daughter had great teachers. My youngest daughter didn't get so lucky. She has learning problems, and came home crying everyday because she was so frusrated. NO ONE there would help her. None of the teachers would help her or listen to her. Hopefully we will have better luck now that we have switched schools.
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2010

I have a child in 4th grade and my oldest went through cape from k-5 and we love cape elementary. This school is great , my kids have excelled and the teachers are like family. Although they did get a new principal and she did make some unwelcome changes and took away cape traditions, its still a fine school.....
Submitted by parent on September 14, 2010

This is the worst school I have ever seen. They lied and told me there is no special education any longer, the teachers picked on my son and failed him because he was holding the school back from being the "A" school. I wouldn't send my dog there after what they have done to us.