- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lehigh Acres, FL
East Lee County High School
Federal NCES profile for East Lee County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108003966
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lee County High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Lehigh Acres · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Lee County High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Lee County High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Lehigh Acres, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+89 students YoY
East Lee County High School held near 1,985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+89 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.5 → 77.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+89 students YoY 120108003966 · Lehigh Acres, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,129 enr · 26.3:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
East Lee County High School held near 1,985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+89 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.5 → 77.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
East Lee County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- This school
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- Cape Coral Hig
Cape Coral High School
2,008 students
What this shows East Lee County High School reports 2,129 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Lee County High School compares
East Lee County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,129 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,129
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
African American 18.0%
White 11.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, East Lee County High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Lee County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cape Coral High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lee County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,129 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Lee County High School
How many students attend East Lee County High School?
East Lee County High School has 2,129 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lehigh Acres, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,896 (2022-23) → 1,985 (2023-24), nearly flat (+89).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lee County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lee County High School is 26.3:1, which is 48% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Lee County High School?
61.1% of students at East Lee County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lee County High School?
The largest demographic group at East Lee County High School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Lehigh Acres, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lee County High School?
East Lee County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Lee County High School rank among high schools in Lehigh Acres?
By Resource Investment Index, East Lee County High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Lehigh Acres, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lehigh Acres on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides East Lee County High School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.