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:
1741st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,664 Help


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 Help
Number of students:  1,226

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.4%
White:
17.9%
African American:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.6% Help


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Compare Details Lehigh Elementary School ranks worse than 77.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 40th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.91. (See more...)
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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
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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...)
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Compare Details 72.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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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...)
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Finance
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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 50th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.73 1275th 1688 24.5%
2007 42.56 1087th 1786 39.1%
2008 64.87 647th 1789 63.8%
2009 58.65 800th 1847 56.7%
2010 67.50 640th 1919 66.6%
2011 68.55 631st 1985 68.2%
2012 59.81 803rd 1984 59.5%
2013 45.00 1120th 2029 44.8%
2014 25.89 1607th 2064 22.1%
2016 33.88 1404th 2087 32.7%
2017 31.50 1459th 2112 30.9%
2018 25.20 1657th 2118 21.8%
2019 31.88 1544th 2182 29.2%
2021 30.51 1557th 2247 30.7%
2022 24.63 1707th 2219 23.1%
2023 26.52 1696th 2240 24.3%
2024 25.91 1741st 2256 22.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Lehigh Elementary School Test Scores
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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

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lehigh Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1544th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1696th 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)5136
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5848
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lehigh Elementary School)6041
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)6156
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lehigh Elementary School)4548
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5552
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lehigh Elementary School)4948
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)6259
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lehigh Elementary School)4035
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5450
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lehigh Elementary School)4832
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)5851
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Lehigh Elementary School)4547
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Lee)5050
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12021226
 2%
African American222216
 2.7%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic691741
 7.2%
Pacific Islander01
White238220
 7.6%
Two or More Races4137
 9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.6%72.6%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lehigh Elementary School

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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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