Enrollment
960
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120108007539
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School — Lehigh Acres, FL
Federal NCES profile for G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School reports 960 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 70.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% above the Florida average and 36% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 960 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lee spends $12,577 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.0% from local sources (property taxes), 25.0% from the state, and 17.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 960 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 36% 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
21:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,577
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 960 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 960 Top 79% in Florida — larger than 21% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 21:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 70.5% +36% vs state
NCES ID 120108007539
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
African American 17.3%
White 11.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 960:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.4%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 50
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee, which includes G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School.
$12,577
Per student
-1%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School
How many students attend G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School?
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School has 960 students enrolled. It is a other school in LEHIGH ACRES, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School is 21:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School?
70.5% of students at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in LEHIGH ACRES, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School?
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.