Excellent
#665 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 18% in state
Lavern Gaynor Elementary
Elementary School · Collier · Naples, FL
A Collier elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2965 44TH TERRACE SW, Naples, FL 34116
- Math 62% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lavern Gaynor Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 51% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lavern Gaynor Elementary 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$69,204
Median home value
$392,700
Median rent
$1,663/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34116; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Terrace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Mike Davis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Golden Gate Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Herbert Cambridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 288 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Collier
- Schools in district
- 74
- Rank in district
- #34 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
Lavern Gaynor Elementary is listed in COLLIER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lavern Gaynor Elementary
Lavern Gaynor Elementary is a public elementary school in Naples, FL, part of Collier, serving approximately 332 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #665 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lavern Gaynor Elementary
What grades does Lavern Gaynor Elementary serve?
Lavern Gaynor Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lavern Gaynor Elementary?
Lavern Gaynor Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lavern Gaynor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lavern Gaynor Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lavern Gaynor Elementary rank in FL?
Lavern Gaynor Elementary ranks #665 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lavern Gaynor Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lavern Gaynor Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Lavern Gaynor Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lavern Gaynor Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Lavern Gaynor Elementary a charter school?
No, Lavern Gaynor Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lavern Gaynor Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lavern Gaynor Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lavern Gaynor Elementary?
68.1% of students at Lavern Gaynor Elementary 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
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Collier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (239) 354-2204
- Area population (ZIP 34116)
- 34,872
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 34116; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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