G. WEAVER HIPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1200 HOMESTEAD RD N
LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33936

hpe.leeschools.net/

863 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

863

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G. WEAVER HIPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	543
Black	144
Asian	8
Two or More	43
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
543 (62.9 %)
Black
144 (16.7 %)
White
119 (13.8 %)
Two or More
43 (5.0 %)
Asian
8 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)368-7042
Website:	http://hpe.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	863
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	689
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 140

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 183

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 129

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for G. WEAVER HIPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	140
Grade 1	133
Grade 2	143
Grade 3	183
Grade 4	120
Grade 5	129

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for G. WEAVER HIPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	435	50.4%
Male	428	49.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th