G. WEAVER HIPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

G. WEAVER HIPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEE school district, located in LEHIGH ACRES, FL with about 807 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, G. WEAVER HIPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

G. WEAVER HIPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Lee County School District. The school is named in honor of G. Weaver Hipps, a long-time educator and community leader, and it functions as a central hub for early education in the local community. The campus is designed to accommodate a diverse student body, fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for young learners.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, focusing on building strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating technology and arts integration to create a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the classroom, G. Weaver Hipps emphasizes community engagement and parental involvement, hosting various school-wide events and programs designed to support student growth. By maintaining a focus on character development and student success, the school strives to prepare its children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact G. WEAVER HIPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (239) 368-7042 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1200 HOMESTEAD RD N
LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33936-6004
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G. WEAVER HIPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LEHIGH ACRES, FL with about 807 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LEE
Total Students:
807
Teachers:
55
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 807 students

Hispanic/Latino
58.6%
White
19.8%
Black or African American
16.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.