G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School

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G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School ranks 1114 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lehigh Acres, Florida, serving 863 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lee District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

G. Weaver Hipps Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (62.92%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 24.82% to 60.44% Hispanic. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.2% to 45.7% over the past few years, notably higher than the 27.6% to 43.9% range at nearby schools. Academically, G. Weaver Hipps generally underperforms the Lee District and Florida state averages in proficiency rates, with its 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency (41%) significantly lower than the district (48%) and state (55%) averages.

Further insights reveal that G. Weaver Hipps has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.97% to 70.45%, higher than most nearby schools. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $8,619 to $10,613 over the past few years, on par with or higher than spending at River Hall Elementary School, Gateway Charter Elementary School, and other nearby schools. These factors suggest that G. Weaver Hipps and its surrounding community face significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1200 Homestead Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

(239) 368-7042

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1114^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,613

Students who attend G. Weaver Hipps 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: 21.0

Number of students: 863

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.9%

African American:

16.7%

White:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School ranks better than 50.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 21^st among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.01. (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 G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.9%), African American (16.7%), White (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School is 21. 56 elementary schools in the Lee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School is $10,613. 36 elementary schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

G. Weaver Hipps 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 G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	47.66	1105^th	1985	44.3%
2012	35.34	1312^th	1984	33.9%
2013	43.14	1155^th	2029	43.1%
2014	32.89	1440^th	2064	30.2%
2016	20.44	1728^th	2087	17.2%
2017	26.34	1595^th	2112	24.5%
2018	23.38	1694^th	2118	20.0%
2019	24.51	1730^th	2182	20.7%
2021	25.29	1692^nd	2247	24.7%
2022	17.19	1934^th	2219	12.8%
2023	17.79	1965^th	2240	12.3%
2024	49.01	1114^th	2256	50.6%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, November 20, 2022

It is very good school! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, July 10, 2014

Some of the teachers are amazing however over all I will NEVER recommend this school unless they get a new principle. When Dr. Lemaster was at this school the school was thriving, he left and the school went down hill. The students were no longer the focus, it was all about passing them through to get new kids in showing the passing rate was high. Close Quote

Enrollment information for G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	152	99	6	224	0	n/a	n/a	26	507
2011	178	116	5	293	0	1	20	0	613
2012	202	132	5	350	0	1	20	0	710
2013	202	143	5	365	0	1	23	0	739
2014	195	128	6	387	0	2	30	0	748
2015	170	135	5	428	0	1	40	0	779
2016	159	125	3	446	3	1	28	0	765
2017	150	129	5	493	0	1	27	0	805
2018	160	133	4	473	1	1	35	0	807
2019	127	131	8	509	2	1	39	0	817
2020	105	132	9	512	2	1	44	0	805
2021	105	109	8	485	4	1	42	0	754
2022	102	134	10	503	4	2	43	0	798
2023	119	144	8	543	4	2	43	0	863

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 G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	507	35.0	14.4	90.4
2011	613	40.8	15.0	89.4
2012	710	47.0	15.1	88.7
2013	739	52.0	14.2	90.5
2014	748	52.0	14.3	87.4
2015	779	55.0	14.1	89.9
2016	765	51.0	15.0	73.2
2017	805	52.0	15.4	67.5
2018	807	55.0	14.6	68.6
2019	817	50.2	16.2	66.8
2020	805	49.2	16.3	65
2021	754	45.0	16.7	69
2022	798	46.0	17.3	70.4
2023	863	41.0	21.0	70.5

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 G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	507	35.0	14.4	90.4
2011	613	40.8	15.0	89.4
2012	710	47.0	15.1	88.7
2013	739	52.0	14.2	90.5
2014	748	52.0	14.3	87.4
2015	779	55.0	14.1	89.9
2016	765	51.0	15.0	73.2
2017	805	52.0	15.4	67.5
2018	807	55.0	14.6	68.6
2019	817	50.2	16.2	66.8
2020	805	49.2	16.3	65
2021	754	45.0	16.7	69
2022	798	46.0	17.3	70.4
2023	863	41.0	21.0	70.5

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 G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,162 (13.6%)	$7,408 (86.4%)	$8,570
2019	$1,084 (12.7%)	$7,423 (87.3%)	$8,507
2020	$1,070 (12.5%)	$7,510 (87.5%)	$8,580
2021	$1,015 (11.8%)	$7,605 (88.2%)	$8,619
2022	$2,308 (23.3%)	$7,605 (76.7%)	$9,912
2023	$2,420 (22.8%)	$8,193 (77.2%)	$10,613

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1730^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1965^th of 2240 Elementary schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School)	47	29	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	58	48	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School)	54	28	26%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School)	39	28	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	55	52	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School)	45	32	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School)	43	39	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	54	50	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School)	39	36	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	58	51	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School)	35	39	4%
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	817	863	5.6%
African American	131	144	9.9%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	8	8
Hispanic	509	543	6.7%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	127	119	6.3%
Two or More Races	39	43	10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.8%	70.5%	3.6%

Schools Near G. Weaver Hipps 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School

What schools do graduates of G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School attend?

Students who attend G. Weaver Hipps 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

What is the racial makeup of G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School?

Students at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School are 63% Hispanic, 17% African American, 14% White, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 863 students attended G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School.

What district is G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School in?

Lee

Is G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School a good school?

G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School ranks 1114^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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