Very Good
#1361 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 36% in state
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
Elementary School · Collier · Naples, FL
A Collier charter elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
215 AIRPORT PULLING RD N, Naples, FL 34104
- Math 45% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gulf Coast Charter Academy South score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 45% in 2024, across a 12-year record (2013–2024).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gulf Coast Charter Academy South sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated828/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,301
Median home value
$348,600
Median rent
$1,742/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,488 | Compare → |
| Naples Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| The Phoenix Program NaplesEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Shadowlawn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 465 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Collier
- Schools in district
- 74
- Rank in district
- #51 of 64
- District spending per student
- $14,103NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is listed in COLLIER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is a public elementary school in Naples, FL, part of Collier, serving approximately 679 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,361 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
What grades does Gulf Coast Charter Academy South serve?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gulf Coast Charter Academy South?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast Charter Academy South?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gulf Coast Charter Academy South rank in FL?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South ranks #1,361 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Gulf Coast Charter Academy South's MySchoolScout rating?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gulf Coast Charter Academy South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gulf Coast Charter Academy South has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Gulf Coast Charter Academy South a charter school?
Yes, Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gulf Coast Charter Academy South a Title I school?
No, Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gulf Coast Charter Academy South?
45.4% of students at Gulf Coast Charter Academy South qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 679
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Collier County
- Phone
- (239) 784-1539
- Area population (ZIP 34104)
- 25,873
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 51.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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