- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lehigh Acres, FL
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108007539
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 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
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Lehigh Acres · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Lehigh Acres, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-230 students YoY
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School shrank from 863 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (-26.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-230 students YoY 120108007539 · Lehigh Acres, FL Other · MID · TRAD
960 enr · 23.4:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School shrank from 863 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (-26.7%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary 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
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school 960
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School
960 students
What this shows G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School reports 960 students on the CCD universe file.
How G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School compares
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 960 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
960
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in Florida - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.4%
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 G. Weaver Hipps Elementary 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G. Weaver Hipps Elementary 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
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide other 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 (~960 students)
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 public school in Lehigh Acres, FL. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), down 230.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School is 23.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Lehigh Acres, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School?
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School rank among schools in Lehigh Acres?
By Resource Investment Index, G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 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 schools in Lehigh Acres on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides G. Weaver Hipps Elementary 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.