- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sarasota, FL
Gulf Gate Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gulf Gate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120168001854
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf Gate Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools.
- #16 of 26
- schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulf Gate Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Gate Elementary School ranks #16 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Gulf Gate Elementary School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 120168001854 · Sarasota, FL Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 12.4:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Gulf Gate Elementary School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gulf Gate Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview High
Riverview High School
2,637 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High School
2,579 students
- North Port Hig
North Port High School
2,557 students
- Sarasota High
Sarasota High School
2,359 students
- Pine View Scho
Pine View School
1,752 students
- This school 596
Gulf Gate Elementary School
596 students
What this shows Gulf Gate Elementary School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf Gate Elementary School compares
Gulf Gate Elementary School 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$14,033
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 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Gulf Gate Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gulf Gate Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf Gate Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Gate Elementary School
How many students attend Gulf Gate Elementary School?
Gulf Gate Elementary School has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Gate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Gate Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 21% 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 Gate Elementary School?
45.0% of students at Gulf Gate Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf Gate Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gulf Gate Elementary School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf Gate Elementary School?
Gulf Gate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Gate Elementary School rank among schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Gate Elementary School ranks #16 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sarasota on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Gulf Gate Elementary School, Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students), Venice Senior High School (2,579 students), and North Port High School (2,557 students). See the Sarasota district page for the complete list.