- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gulf Breeze, FL
Gulf Breeze Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gulf Breeze Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120165001819
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf Breeze Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Gulf Breeze · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulf Breeze Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Breeze Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gulf Breeze, FL.
School address
District: Santa Rosa · Florida
NCES ID 120165001819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Gulf Breeze Elementary School grew from 831 students in 2022-23 to 880 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 120165001819 · Gulf Breeze, FL Other · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 14.9:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
Gulf Breeze Elementary School grew from 831 students in 2022-23 to 880 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gulf Breeze Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- Pace High Scho
Pace High School
2,316 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,985 students
- Gulf Breeze Hi
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- This school 865
Gulf Breeze Elementary School
865 students
What this shows Gulf Breeze Elementary School reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf Breeze Elementary School compares
Gulf Breeze Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 67% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Florida - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,065
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 865 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Gulf Breeze Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gulf Breeze Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf Breeze Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Breeze Elementary School
How many students attend Gulf Breeze Elementary School?
Gulf Breeze Elementary School has 865 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gulf Breeze, FL. CCD year-over-year: 831 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Breeze Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Breeze Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% 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 Gulf Breeze Elementary School?
17.2% of students at Gulf Breeze Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf Breeze Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gulf Breeze Elementary School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Gulf Breeze, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf Breeze Elementary School?
Gulf Breeze Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gulf Breeze Elementary School rank among schools in Gulf Breeze?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Breeze Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gulf Breeze, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gulf Breeze on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa?
Besides Gulf Breeze Elementary School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.