How do these schools compare?
| Metric | J Glenn Edwards Elementary | West Lee Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sanford, NC | Sanford, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 587 | 522 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.4% | 65.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | J Glenn Edwards Elementary | West Lee Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,597 | $12,597 |
| District | Lee County Schools | Lee County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | J Glenn Edwards Elementary | West Lee Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30.5% | 19.5% |
| African American | 16.7% | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.3% | 55.0% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 5.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | J Glenn Edwards Elementary | West Lee Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 587:1 | 522:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.4% | 61.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 60 | 188 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.