Lehigh Elementary School

Summary:

Lehigh Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 1,226. The school is part of the Lee District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Lehigh Elementary School faces several key challenges, including a significantly higher Hispanic student population (around 60%) compared to nearby schools, a steady increase in chronic absenteeism (from 20% in 2019-2020 to 42.1% in 2022-2023), and consistently lower test scores in areas like FAST/English Language Arts, FAST/Math, and Statewide Science/Science compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.86% to 72.59% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools, such as Gateway Charter Elementary School, The Alva School, and River Hall Elementary School.

While Lehigh Elementary School shares the same district and rating as many of the nearby schools, it consistently underperforms them in key metrics, suggesting that the school may face unique challenges. The high percentage of Hispanic students, coupled with the lower test scores, raises questions about potential achievement gaps and the need for targeted interventions to support this population. Additionally, the school's rising chronic absenteeism rates, despite increased per-student spending, indicate that factors beyond funding may be contributing to the school's challenges. However, the recent improvement in the school's SchoolDigger rating (from 1 to 2 stars) suggests that there may be opportunities for Lehigh Elementary School to continue making progress with the right strategies and support.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

200 Schoolside Dr
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

(239) 369-2477

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1741^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,664

Students who attend Lehigh Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Harns Marsh Middle School
	Lehigh Acres Middle School
	Oak Hammock Middle School
	Varsity Lakes Middle School
High:	Dunbar High School
	East Lee County High School
	Lehigh Senior High School
	Riverdale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 1,226

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.4%

White:

17.9%

African American:

17.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lehigh Elementary School ranks worse than 77.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 40^th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lehigh Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.4%), White (17.9%), African American (17.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lehigh Elementary School is 19.1. 42 elementary schools in the Lee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lehigh Elementary School employs 64 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lehigh Elementary School is $10,664. 34 elementary schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lehigh Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 50^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lehigh Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	26.73	1275^th	1688	24.5%
2007	42.56	1087^th	1786	39.1%
2008	64.87	647^th	1789	63.8%
2009	58.65	800^th	1847	56.7%
2010	67.50	640^th	1919	66.6%
2011	68.55	631^st	1985	68.2%
2012	59.81	803^rd	1984	59.5%
2013	45.00	1120^th	2029	44.8%
2014	25.89	1607^th	2064	22.1%
2016	33.88	1404^th	2087	32.7%
2017	31.50	1459^th	2112	30.9%
2018	25.20	1657^th	2118	21.8%
2019	31.88	1544^th	2182	29.2%
2021	30.51	1557^th	2247	30.7%
2022	24.63	1707^th	2219	23.1%
2023	26.52	1696^th	2240	24.3%
2024	25.91	1741^st	2256	22.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lehigh Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	614	71	9	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	725
1989	662	110	12	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	823
1990	746	124	11	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	935
1991	804	160	10	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	1013
1992	854	116	7	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	1018
1993	807	105	5	49	5	n/a	n/a	0	971
1994	789	114	4	64	5	n/a	n/a	0	976
1995	819	93	7	95	4	n/a	n/a	0	1018
1996	819	93	7	95	4	n/a	n/a	0	1018
1997	886	97	6	122	3	n/a	n/a	0	1114
1998	563	83	6	123	4	n/a	n/a	0	779
1999	602	112	8	176	2	n/a	n/a	0	900
2000	580	113	7	235	3	n/a	n/a	0	938
2001	560	127	5	265	3	n/a	n/a	0	960
2002	525	138	6	298	7	n/a	n/a	0	974
2003	525	138	6	298	7	n/a	n/a	0	974
2004	498	112	7	319	6	n/a	n/a	0	942
2005	470	120	5	330	6	n/a	n/a	0	931
2006	430	117	7	400	8	n/a	n/a	0	962
2007	372	138	12	453	7	n/a	n/a	38	1020
2008	342	138	17	414	7	n/a	n/a	42	960
2009	284	117	16	331	3	n/a	n/a	37	788
2010	302	123	11	346	2	n/a	n/a	37	821
2011	322	128	11	381	2	0	14	0	858
2012	372	174	12	416	3	1	20	0	998
2013	349	175	12	451	6	3	25	0	1021
2014	347	191	9	506	6	4	28	0	1091
2015	335	225	10	580	3	2	36	0	1191
2016	298	214	10	617	2	1	37	0	1179
2017	268	224	9	632	6	1	42	0	1182
2018	280	219	6	673	7	0	35	0	1220
2019	238	222	3	691	7	0	41	0	1202
2020	209	201	1	701	5	0	39	0	1156
2021	167	186	2	651	6	1	37	0	1050
2022	184	225	3	713	4	1	40	0	1170
2023	220	216	6	741	5	1	37	0	1226

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lehigh Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	725	34.0	21.3	31.6
1989	823	37.0	22.2	35.4
1990	935	42.0	22.2	37.2
1991	1013	47.0	21.5	40.1
1992	1018	46.0	22.1	27.7
1993	971	46.0	21.1	34.6
1994	976	45.0	21.7	38.6
1995	1018	48.0	21.2	33.7
1996	1018	48.0	21.2	33.7
1997	1114	51.0	21.8	35.4
1998	779	36.0	21.6	39
1999	900	45.0	20.0	62.6
2000	938	50.0	18.8	63.5
2001	960	50.0	19.2	64.2
2002	974	50.0	19.5	67.4
2003	974	50.0	19.5	67.4
2004	942	52.0	18.1	66.6
2005	931	49.0	19.0	75.3
2006	962	55.0	17.5	65.3
2007	1020	59.0	17.3	68.5
2008	960	62.0	15.5	71.8
2009	788	54.7	14.6	82.2
2010	821	56.5	14.5	87.2
2011	858	56.0	15.3	84.7
2012	998	67.0	14.8	85.4
2013	1021	71.0	14.3	85.7
2014	1091	77.0	14.1	83.9
2015	1191	87.0	13.6	87
2016	1179	81.0	14.5	74.5
2017	1182	78.0	15.1	72.3
2018	1220	82.0	14.8	76.1
2019	1202	75.7	15.8	69.6
2020	1156	69.4	16.6	66.9
2021	1050	59.5	17.6	70.9
2022	1170	63.8	18.3	71.3
2023	1226	64.0	19.1	72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lehigh Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	725	34.0	21.3	31.6
1989	823	37.0	22.2	35.4
1990	935	42.0	22.2	37.2
1991	1013	47.0	21.5	40.1
1992	1018	46.0	22.1	27.7
1993	971	46.0	21.1	34.6
1994	976	45.0	21.7	38.6
1995	1018	48.0	21.2	33.7
1996	1018	48.0	21.2	33.7
1997	1114	51.0	21.8	35.4
1998	779	36.0	21.6	39
1999	900	45.0	20.0	62.6
2000	938	50.0	18.8	63.5
2001	960	50.0	19.2	64.2
2002	974	50.0	19.5	67.4
2003	974	50.0	19.5	67.4
2004	942	52.0	18.1	66.6
2005	931	49.0	19.0	75.3
2006	962	55.0	17.5	65.3
2007	1020	59.0	17.3	68.5
2008	960	62.0	15.5	71.8
2009	788	54.7	14.6	82.2
2010	821	56.5	14.5	87.2
2011	858	56.0	15.3	84.7
2012	998	67.0	14.8	85.4
2013	1021	71.0	14.3	85.7
2014	1091	77.0	14.1	83.9
2015	1191	87.0	13.6	87
2016	1179	81.0	14.5	74.5
2017	1182	78.0	15.1	72.3
2018	1220	82.0	14.8	76.1
2019	1202	75.7	15.8	69.6
2020	1156	69.4	16.6	66.9
2021	1050	59.5	17.6	70.9
2022	1170	63.8	18.3	71.3
2023	1226	64.0	19.1	72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lehigh Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,111 (13.6%)	$7,040 (86.4%)	$8,151
2019	$1,013 (11.6%)	$7,747 (88.4%)	$8,759
2020	$910 (10.5%)	$7,798 (89.6%)	$8,707
2021	$1,123 (12.1%)	$8,126 (87.9%)	$9,249
2022	$1,922 (19.5%)	$7,918 (80.5%)	$9,840
2023	$2,472 (23.2%)	$8,193 (76.8%)	$10,664

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lehigh Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1544^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1696^th of 2240 Elementary schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lehigh Elementary School)	51	36	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	58	48	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lehigh Elementary School)	60	41	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lehigh Elementary School)	45	48	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	55	52	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lehigh Elementary School)	49	48	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lehigh Elementary School)	40	35	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	54	50	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lehigh Elementary School)	48	32	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	58	51	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lehigh Elementary School)	45	47	2%
5th Grade Science (Lee)	50	50
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1202	1226	2%
African American	222	216	2.7%
American Indian	7	5	28.6%
Asian	3	6	100%
Hispanic	691	741	7.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	238	220	7.6%
Two or More Races	41	37	9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.6%	72.6%	3%

Schools Near Lehigh Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lehigh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Schoolside Dr	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-2477	1,226	64	19.1	72.6%	220 (17.9%)	216 (17.6%)	741 (60.4%)	6 (0.5%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.0%)	25.9	1741^st of 2256 public elementary schools	22.8%		26.5	1696^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.3%	45	46.0	29.0	43.0				53.0	36.0	39.0				44.0					$10,664	$2,472	$8,193
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	49 Homestead Rd S	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(239) 303-3003	2,133	112	19.1	36.0%	331 (15.5%)	413 (19.4%)	1,299 (60.9%)	14 (0.7%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	71 (3.3%)	35.8	1465^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.1%		35.9	1442^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.6%	23	40.0	38.0	55.0	48.0	48.0	48.0	49.0	39.0	56.0	45.0	48.0	65.0	59.0	46.0	83.0	80.0	70.0	$10,518	$2,481	$8,037
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Homestead Rd N	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 368-7042	863	41	21.0	70.5%	119 (13.8%)	144 (16.7%)	543 (62.9%)	8 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (5.0%)	49	1114^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.6%		17.8	1965^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.3%	851	41.0	46.0	63.0				53.0	58.0	59.0				58.0					$10,613	$2,420	$8,193
Amanecer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	641 Sunrise Blvd	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(239) 301-1710	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	33.0	30.0	26.0				40.0	27.0	26.0				24.0
Mirror Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	525 Charwood Ave S	Lehigh Acres	33974	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-2200	1,228	66	18.6	67.8%	184 (15.0%)	237 (19.3%)	758 (61.7%)	11 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (2.9%)	45.6	1204^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.6%		39.9	1339^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.2%	135	49.0	43.0	53.0				57.0	53.0	56.0				53.0					$10,764	$2,166	$8,598
Sunshine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Sara Ave N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-5836	1,301	62	20.9	74.2%	128 (9.8%)	370 (28.4%)	758 (58.3%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (2.8%)	19.6	1913^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.2%		21.6	1848^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.5%	65	36.0	33.0	41.0				42.0	34.0	36.0				45.0					$10,109	$2,588	$7,521
Harns Marsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 Unice Ave N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 690-1249	989	50	19.9	72.0%	133 (13.4%)	237 (24.0%)	581 (58.7%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.8%)	21.8	1852^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.9%		25.3	1737^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.5%	115	35.0	26.0	45.0				41.0	41.0	39.0				46.0					$10,331	$2,243	$8,088
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1711 Gunnery Rd N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 693-5023	1,104	62	17.8	63.7%	186 (16.8%)	206 (18.7%)	660 (59.8%)	10 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.4%)	19.5	1916^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.1%		30.3	1606^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.3%	310	40.0	30.0	40.0				39.0	36.0	43.0				40.0					$10,730	$2,681	$8,049
Gateway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13280 Griffin Dr	Fort Myers	33913	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 768-3737	840	49	17.2	47.7%	287 (34.2%)	132 (15.7%)	364 (43.3%)	21 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.2%)	40.6	1325^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.3%		47.3	1153^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	48.5%	172	46.0	44.0	44.0				56.0	65.0	47.0				44.0					$10,088	$1,833	$8,255
The Alva School	Public	PK, KG-8	17500 Church Ave	Alva	33920	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 728-2494	1,237	64	19.4	46.6%	847 (68.5%)	39 (3.2%)	307 (24.8%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (2.8%)	69.8	643^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	71.5%		65.3	729^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.5%	86	68.0	59.0	56.0	57.0	49.0	55.0	86.0	76.0	69.0	66.0	34.0	62.0	67.0	51.0	64.0		61.0	$9,132	$1,390	$7,742

Frequently Asked Questions about Lehigh Elementary School

How many students attend Lehigh Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,226 students attended Lehigh Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lehigh Elementary School?

Students at Lehigh Elementary School are 60% Hispanic, 18% White, 18% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Lehigh Elementary School in?

Lee

Is Lehigh Elementary School a good school?

Lehigh Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Lehigh Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lehigh Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harns Marsh Middle School
Middle : Lehigh Acres Middle School
Middle : Oak Hammock Middle School
Middle : Varsity Lakes Middle School
High : Dunbar High School
High : East Lee County High School
High : Lehigh Senior High School
High : Riverdale High School

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