HARNS MARSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

hme.leeschools.net/

1,103 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harns Marsh Elementary School, located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, is a public school serving students in the School District of Lee County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, student engagement, and personal growth. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and effective communication between educators and families to ensure student achievement. Harns Marsh Elementary utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the varying needs of its learners, creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaboration. Through its dedication to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, the school serves as a vital resource for the families of Lehigh Acres.

1,103

Total Students

56.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARNS MARSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	700
Black	254
Asian	6
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
700 (63.5%)
Black
254 (23.0%)
White
109 (9.9%)
Two or More
33 (3.0%)
Asian
6 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)690-1249
Website:	http://hme.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	748
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 178

Grade 1 191

Grade 2 173

Grade 3 203

Grade 4 153

Grade 5 190

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARNS MARSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	178
Grade 1	191
Grade 2	173
Grade 3	203
Grade 4	153
Grade 5	190

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARNS MARSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	507	46%
Male	596	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)