- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lee, FL
Lee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120120001215
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 163
- students enrolled
Lee Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Lee Elementary School shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-13.7%).
Teacher FTE held 8.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 120120001215 · Lee, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 20.4:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison County Central School (828 students)
Lee Elementary School shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-13.7%). Teacher FTE held 8.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison County
Madison County Central School
828 students
- Madison County
Madison County High School
464 students
- Madison Creati
Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc
397 students
- James Madison 180
James Madison Preparatory High School
180 students
- This school 163
Lee Elementary School
163 students
- Pinetta Elemen 121
Pinetta Elementary School
121 students
What this shows Lee Elementary School reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee Elementary School compares
Lee Elementary School 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 | 67.5% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 86% | - | - |
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.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
35.0%
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
$11,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Lee Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison reports $11,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County Central School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Madison Preparatory High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinetta Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee Elementary School
How many students attend Lee Elementary School?
Lee Elementary School has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Elementary School 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 Elementary School?
67.5% of students at Lee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lee Elementary School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Lee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee Elementary School?
Lee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Madison?
Besides Lee Elementary School, Madison also operates Madison County Central School (828 students), Madison County High School (464 students), and Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc (397 students). See the Madison district page for the complete list.