Enrollment
796
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lee County Virtual Franchise compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lee County Virtual Franchise
Lee County Virtual Franchise is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fort Myers, Florida, enrolling 796 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.5% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 796 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #222, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students) and Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students) alongside Lee County Virtual Franchise.
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 Virtual Franchise compares
Lee County Virtual Franchise on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee, which includes Lee County Virtual Franchise.
$10,788
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 17.0%
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 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
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~796 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lee County Virtual Franchise a good school?
Lee County Virtual Franchise earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. 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?
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.
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