Below Average
#2921 of 3,778 schools in FL
Gulfside Elementary School
Elementary School · Pasco · Holiday, FL
A Pasco elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2329 ANCLOTE BLVD, Holiday, FL 34691
- Math 34% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gulfside Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,387
Median home value
$172,100
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34691; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Way AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 2.1 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Gulf Trace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Sunset Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Tarpon Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 472 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Pasco
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #64 of 97
- District spending per student
- $10,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gulfside Elementary School is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gulfside Elementary School
Gulfside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Holiday, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 419 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,921 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gulfside Elementary School
What grades does Gulfside Elementary School serve?
Gulfside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gulfside Elementary School?
Gulfside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulfside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulfside Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gulfside Elementary School rank in FL?
Gulfside Elementary School ranks #2,921 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Gulfside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gulfside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Gulfside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gulfside Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gulfside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gulfside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gulfside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gulfside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gulfside Elementary School?
82.3% of students at Gulfside Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pasco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (727) 774-6000
- Area population (ZIP 34691)
- 20,072
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 34691; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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