Serving 1,163 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gulf Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,163 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Gulf Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulf Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Elementary School?
1,163 students attend Gulf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Gulf Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulf Elementary School?
Gulf Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulf Elementary School offer ?
Gulf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gulf Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,163 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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