- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leesburg, FL
Leesburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leesburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120105003980
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leesburg Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Leesburg Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leesburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Leesburg, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Leesburg Elementary School grew from 822 students in 2022-23 to 871 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 120105003980 · Leesburg, FL Other · MID · TRAD
843 enr · 17.9:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Leesburg Elementary School grew from 822 students in 2022-23 to 871 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Leesburg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school 843
Leesburg Elementary School
843 students
What this shows Leesburg Elementary School reports 843 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leesburg Elementary School compares
Leesburg Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Florida - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.1%
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
$10,768
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
White 27.5%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Leesburg Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leesburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leesburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~843 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leesburg Elementary School
How many students attend Leesburg Elementary School?
Leesburg Elementary School has 843 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leesburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leesburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leesburg Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leesburg Elementary School?
69.0% of students at Leesburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leesburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leesburg Elementary School is African American at 33.6% of enrollment, in Leesburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leesburg Elementary School?
Leesburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Leesburg Elementary School rank among schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Leesburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Leesburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Leesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Leesburg Elementary School, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.