Welcome Mustang Families!

James Stephens Elementary is a unique school designed to give students the powerful foundation they need for lifelong learning. With smaller class sizes and STEM lessons incorporated into their everyday schooling, these engaging programs teach collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. These skills are necessary to prepare students for exciting future careers! View the video below to learn more!

What is STEM?

As the ONLY STEM Magnet School in Lee County, we integrate SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, and MATH concepts into all areas of study. In fact, STEM is part of our students' learning in ways you might not expect! With our pioneering approach, students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade gain valuable STEM skills as they practice Reading, Physical Education, and even in art!

Interested in a tour?

Call us at (239) 337-1333 for an individual tour to learn more!

Enrollment Now Open!

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Ready to LOVE SCHOOL?

Passionate teachers are the cornerstone of a successful learning environment, which is why we are pleased to offer a low student-to-teacher ratio at James Stephens Elementary. This means there are fewer students per teacher, so our wonderful educators can provide more individualized attention and instruction.

Mark your calendars!

Kindergarten Registration is open for the 2024-2025 school year. Why should James Stephens Elementary be your first choice? We are designed to give students a powerful foundation for lifelong learning. As a STEM Magnet School, we integrate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts into all areas of study to prepare students for exciting future careers.

Interested in a Tour?

We will be offering tours in November for families. Use the Google Form below to sign up to a school tour!

School Tour Sign Up Form

Parent FOCUS Account

Parents and Guardians: Do you have a Parent Focus Account? If not, it's important that you sign up. There are many forms that are required to be signed before getting your child's schedule or in order to ensure your child can receive care at the school clinics. Plus, get access to grades, attendance, and much more. Sign up today: https://www.leeschools.net/our_schools/focus

See below for instructions on how to sign up for your Parent Focus Portal in English, Spanish, and Creole.

Click here to Create a Parent FOCUS Parent Portal

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District News

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In a first for the School District, the Bonita Springs Fire Department donated a Rescue Pumper to the Firefighting Academy at Ida S. Baker High School, giving the students a one of it’s kind hands on opportunity to train.

Bonita Springs Fire Department Donates Rescue Truck to Ida S. Baker High School

Updated on 04/25/2024

There’s something about a fire truck that just draws people near. Kids want to see it, sit in it and imagine what it would be like to work from it. Adults too. So, when the Bonita Springs Fire Department drove one of their trucks onto the Ida Baker High School campus to donate it to the school, the students in the Firefighting Academy were there to greet it.

Fort Myers Technical College adds First-in-Florida LPN-RN Pathway

Updated on 04/23/2024

The School District of Lee County is excited to announce Fort Myers Technical College is introducing a new program that will facilitate future healthcare professionals' journey to becoming a Registered Nurse in less time and for a fraction of the cost. This novel LPN to RN pathway takes two years instead of four and saves the student more than $53,000.

District Wins - April 19, 2024

Updated on 04/19/2024

When a Tice Elementary School first grader found out that his brand-new classmate had a birthday the very next day, he surprised him with something so special. Watch the newest edition of District Wins!