- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Myers, FL
Lee County Virtual Franchise
Federal NCES profile for Lee County Virtual Franchise, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108007800
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee County Virtual Franchise earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #21 of 29
- schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee County Virtual Franchise has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee County Virtual Franchise ranks #21 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Lee County Virtual Franchise shrank from 801 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 120108007800 · Fort Myers, FL Other · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 20.4:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Lee County Virtual Franchise shrank from 801 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lee County Virtual Franchise 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 796
Lee County Virtual Franchise
796 students
What this shows Lee County Virtual Franchise reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee County Virtual Franchise compares
Lee County Virtual Franchise 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 80% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Lee County Virtual Franchise is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Lee County Virtual Franchise Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee County Virtual Franchise'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 (~796 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lee County Virtual Franchise
How many students attend Lee County Virtual Franchise?
Lee County Virtual Franchise has 796 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee County Virtual Franchise?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee County Virtual Franchise is 20.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lee County Virtual Franchise?
10.5% of students at Lee County Virtual Franchise are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee County Virtual Franchise?
The largest demographic group at Lee County Virtual Franchise is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee County Virtual Franchise?
Lee County Virtual Franchise has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Lee County Virtual Franchise rank among schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee County Virtual Franchise ranks #21 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Lee County Virtual Franchise, 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.