Enrollment
681
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naples, FL
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
Federal NCES profile for Gulf Coast Charter Academy South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120033008257Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Coast Charter Academy South ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Naples, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gulf Coast Charter Academy South compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Naples, Florida, enrolling 681 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.5% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Florida average.
With 681 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 266 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #195, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 681 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Immokalee High School (1,990 students) alongside Gulf Coast Charter Academy South.
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 Gulf Coast Charter Academy South compares
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 74% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 681 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 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 57.3%
African American 21.9%
White 17.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes Gulf Coast Charter Academy South.
$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 Gulf Coast Charter Academy South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf Coast Charter Academy South'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 elementary 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 (~681 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
How many students attend Gulf Coast Charter Academy South?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South has 681 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naples, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast Charter Academy South?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 Coast Charter Academy South?
13.5% of students at Gulf Coast Charter Academy South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf Coast Charter Academy South?
The largest demographic group at Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf Coast Charter Academy South?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Gulf Coast Charter Academy South rank among elementary schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Coast Charter Academy South ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Naples on the city page.
Is Gulf Coast Charter Academy South a good school?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South earns 39/100 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 Gulf Coast Charter Academy South, 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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