Harns Marsh Elementary School

Summary:

Harns Marsh Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lehigh Acres, Florida, serving 989 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harns Marsh Elementary faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 18.8% in 2018-2019 to 40.4% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school also consistently underperforms compared to the Lee County and Florida averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math 10-15 percentage points lower. Additionally, Harns Marsh has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.66% to 71.99% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

While Harns Marsh Elementary struggles with these issues, the nearby schools in the Lee County district, such as Mirror Lakes Elementary School, Manatee Elementary School, and Treeline Elementary School, exhibit similar challenges. This suggests that the issues facing Harns Marsh Elementary may be systemic within the district and the broader Lehigh Acres community, and addressing the underlying factors, such as poverty and resource allocation, may be crucial in improving the academic performance and overall well-being of students at Harns Marsh Elementary and the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1800 Unice Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

(239) 690-1249

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1852^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,331

Students who attend Harns Marsh 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: 19.9

Number of students: 989

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.7%

African American:

24.0%

White:

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harns Marsh Elementary School ranks worse than 82.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 43^rd among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.84. (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 Harns Marsh Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.7%), African American (24%), White (13.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harns Marsh Elementary School is 19.9. 48 elementary schools in the Lee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Harns Marsh Elementary School employs 49.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harns Marsh Elementary School is $10,331. 41 elementary schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Harns Marsh 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 Harns Marsh Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	21.35	1481^st	1786	17.1%
2008	28.74	1356^th	1789	24.2%
2009	43.50	1113^th	1847	39.7%
2010	39.76	1243^rd	1919	35.2%
2011	41.51	1239^th	1985	37.6%
2012	39.65	1226^th	1984	38.2%
2013	39.34	1245^th	2029	38.6%
2014	46.36	1103^rd	2064	46.6%
2016	36.61	1350^th	2087	35.3%
2017	28.66	1537^th	2112	27.2%
2018	33.88	1430^th	2118	32.5%
2019	27.12	1660^th	2182	23.9%
2021	29.96	1573^rd	2247	30.0%
2022	31.96	1513^th	2219	31.8%
2023	25.35	1737^th	2240	22.5%
2024	21.84	1852^nd	2256	17.9%

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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 Harns Marsh Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2006	296	191	5	382	3	n/a	n/a	0	877
2007	278	171	6	424	5	n/a	n/a	46	930
2008	194	167	5	463	4	n/a	n/a	49	882
2009	193	166	7	479	5	n/a	n/a	46	896
2010	200	177	10	487	3	n/a	n/a	51	928
2011	192	200	11	493	4	1	21	0	922
2012	185	201	11	504	2	0	22	0	925
2013	195	191	7	492	3	0	25	0	913
2014	212	202	7	528	2	1	28	0	980
2015	173	198	7	576	1	1	23	0	979
2016	181	196	9	583	2	1	21	0	993
2017	179	172	7	613	2	1	14	0	988
2018	179	171	7	635	2	1	27	0	1022
2019	163	173	5	613	1	1	25	0	981
2020	170	216	7	634	0	1	28	0	1056
2021	134	189	7	527	1	1	21	0	880
2022	131	219	6	597	1	1	21	0	976
2023	133	237	8	581	1	1	28	0	989

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 Harns Marsh Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2006	877	46.0	19.1	72.5
2007	930	57.0	16.3	73.8
2008	882	58.5	15.1	80.1
2009	896	64.3	14.1	87.6
2010	928	63.0	14.7	89.5
2011	922	62.0	14.8	91.1
2012	925	62.0	14.9	92.5
2013	913	61.0	14.9	92.6
2014	980	66.0	14.8	90.9
2015	979	68.0	14.3	90.2
2016	993	69.0	14.3	75.9
2017	988	69.0	14.3	71.7
2018	1022	71.0	14.3	72.4
2019	981	54.0	18.1	70.3
2020	1056	58.0	18.2	66.4
2021	880	59.6	14.7	64.7
2022	976	59.6	16.3	69.8
2023	989	49.6	19.9	72

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 Harns Marsh Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2006	877	46.0	19.1	72.5
2007	930	57.0	16.3	73.8
2008	882	58.5	15.1	80.1
2009	896	64.3	14.1	87.6
2010	928	63.0	14.7	89.5
2011	922	62.0	14.8	91.1
2012	925	62.0	14.9	92.5
2013	913	61.0	14.9	92.6
2014	980	66.0	14.8	90.9
2015	979	68.0	14.3	90.2
2016	993	69.0	14.3	75.9
2017	988	69.0	14.3	71.7
2018	1022	71.0	14.3	72.4
2019	981	54.0	18.1	70.3
2020	1056	58.0	18.2	66.4
2021	880	59.6	14.7	64.7
2022	976	59.6	16.3	69.8
2023	989	49.6	19.9	72

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 Harns Marsh Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,208 (14.7%)	$7,024 (85.3%)	$8,232
2019	$821 (10.2%)	$7,203 (89.8%)	$8,025
2020	$1,108 (13.5%)	$7,115 (86.5%)	$8,222
2021	$1,456 (14.6%)	$8,551 (85.5%)	$10,006
2022	$2,604 (24.4%)	$8,055 (75.6%)	$10,658
2023	$2,243 (21.7%)	$8,088 (78.3%)	$10,331

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harns Marsh 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 1660^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1737^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harns Marsh Elementary School)	51	43	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	58	48	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harns Marsh Elementary School)	49	49
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harns Marsh Elementary School)	40	49	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	55	52	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harns Marsh Elementary School)	53	54	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harns Marsh Elementary School)	44	37	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	54	50	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harns Marsh Elementary School)	37	37
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	58	51	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Harns Marsh Elementary School)	42	45	3%
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	981	989	0.8%
African American	173	237	37%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	5	8	60%
Hispanic	613	581	5.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	163	133	18.4%
Two or More Races	25	28	12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.3%	72%	1.7%

Schools Near Harns Marsh 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
River Hall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 River Hall Pkwy	Alva	33920	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 693-0349	1,005	56	18.0	53.5%	465 (46.3%)	112 (11.1%)	380 (37.8%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.0%)	42.4	1281^st of 2256 public elementary schools	43.2%		32.7	1536^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.4%	255	51.0	32.0	44.0				64.0	46.0	57.0				55.0					$10,331	$2,356	$7,975
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Harns Marsh Elementary School

What district is Harns Marsh Elementary School in?

Lee

Is Harns Marsh Elementary School a good school?

Harns Marsh Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.9% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Harns Marsh Elementary School?

Students at Harns Marsh Elementary School are 59% Hispanic, 24% African American, 13% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Harns Marsh Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Harns Marsh 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

How many students attend Harns Marsh Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 989 students attended Harns Marsh Elementary School.

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