- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120033008257 · Naples, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
681 enr · 15.1:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 681
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
681 students
What this shows Gulf Coast Charter Academy South reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf Coast Charter Academy South compares
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~681 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.