- Enrollment
- 1,356
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Lee County Elementary School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 130327001298 · Leesburg, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 13.3:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee County High School (1,356 students)
Lee County Elementary School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lee County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee County Hig
Lee County High School
1,356 students
- Kinchafoonee P
Kinchafoonee Primary School
853 students
- Lee County Mid
Lee County Middle School West
778 students
- Twin Oaks Elem
Twin Oaks Elementary
652 students
- Lee County Pri
Lee County Primary School
635 students
- This school
Lee County Elementary School
557 students
What this shows Lee County Elementary School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee County Elementary School compares
Lee County Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Lee County reports $11,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~557 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.