- Enrollment
- 1,356
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leesburg, GA
Lee County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Lee County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130327001982
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee County Primary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee County Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee County Primary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Leesburg, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lee County Primary School held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.9 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130327001982 · Leesburg, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 13:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee County High School (1,356 students)
Lee County Primary School held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.9 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lee County Primary 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
- This school
Lee County Primary School
635 students
- Lee County Mid
Lee County Middle School East
630 students
What this shows Lee County Primary School reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee County Primary School compares
Lee County Primary 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
African American 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Lee County Primary 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 Primary 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee County Middle School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee County Primary 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
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee County Primary School
How many students attend Lee County Primary School?
Lee County Primary School has 635 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leesburg, GA. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee County Primary School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Primary School?
39.2% of students at Lee County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Lee County Primary School is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Leesburg, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee County Primary School?
Lee County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Primary School rank among elementary schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee County Primary School ranks #1 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 Primary 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.