Enrollment
484
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Naples, FL
Golden Terrace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Golden Terrace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033002677
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Terrace Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #16 of 31
- schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Terrace Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Terrace Elementary School ranks #16 of 31 schools in Naples, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden Terrace Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Golden Terrace Elementary School
Golden Terrace Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Naples, Florida, enrolling 484 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 484 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 838 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #124.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Immokalee High School (1,990 students) alongside Golden Terrace Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Golden Terrace Elementary School compares
Golden Terrace Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.0%
African American 12.4%
White 7.0%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Golden Terrace Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes Golden Terrace Elementary School.
$12,737
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Golden Terrace Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Terrace Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~484 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Golden Terrace Elementary School
How many students attend Golden Terrace Elementary School?
Golden Terrace Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Naples, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Terrace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Terrace Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Terrace Elementary School?
64.7% of students at Golden Terrace Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Terrace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Golden Terrace Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in Naples, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Terrace Elementary School?
Golden Terrace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Golden Terrace Elementary School rank among schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Terrace Elementary School ranks #16 of 31 schools in Naples, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Naples on the city page.
Is Golden Terrace Elementary School a good school?
Golden Terrace Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Golden Terrace Elementary School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.
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