Enrollment
557
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leesburg, GA
Lee County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lee County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130327001298
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee County Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Leesburg, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lee County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lee County Elementary School
Lee County Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Leesburg, Georgia, enrolling 557 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 557 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Leesburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Twin Oaks Elementary (652 students): Lee County Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 14.5:1).
Lee County also operates Lee County High School (1,356 students) and Kinchafoonee Primary School (853 students) alongside Lee County Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lee County Elementary School compares
Lee County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 30% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,584
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
African American 26.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 5.0%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Lee County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee County, which includes Lee County Elementary School.
$11,584
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 52.9%
Federal 12.7%
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.
How Lee County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinchafoonee Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee County Middle School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,356
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Leesburg
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~557 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lee County Elementary School
How many students attend Lee County Elementary School?
Lee County Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leesburg, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee County Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lee County Elementary School?
42.5% of students at Lee County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lee County Elementary School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Leesburg, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee County Elementary School?
Lee County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lee County Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Leesburg, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Leesburg on the city page.
Is Lee County Elementary School a good school?
Lee County Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lee County?
Besides Lee County Elementary School, Lee County also operates Lee County High School (1,356 students), Kinchafoonee Primary School (853 students), and Lee County Middle School West (778 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.
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