- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Naples, FL
Lely High School
Federal NCES profile for Lely High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120033000354
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lely High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Florida
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lely High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lely High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lely High School held near 1,507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 66.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120033000354 · Naples, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,475 enr · 23:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Lely High School held near 1,507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 66.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lely High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school
Lely High School
1,475 students
What this shows Lely High School reports 1,475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lely High School compares
Lely High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▲ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,475 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,475
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$14,103
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
398
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%
African American 23.5%
White 13.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Lely High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lely High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lely High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lely High School
How many students attend Lely High School?
Lely High School has 1,475 students enrolled. It is a high school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,504 (2022-23) → 1,507 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lely High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lely High School is 23:1, which is 29% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lely High School?
54.3% of students at Lely High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lely High School?
The largest demographic group at Lely High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lely High School?
Lely High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Lely High School rank among high schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Lely High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Naples, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Naples on the city page.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Lely High School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.