- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holiday, FL
Gulf Trace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gulf Trace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153007406
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf Trace Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Holiday · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulf Trace Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Trace Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Holiday, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
Gulf Trace Elementary School grew from 611 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 120153007406 · Holiday, FL Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 17.9:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Gulf Trace Elementary School grew from 611 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gulf Trace Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 625
Gulf Trace Elementary School
625 students
What this shows Gulf Trace Elementary School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf Trace Elementary School compares
Gulf Trace 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Florida - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$10,007
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 625 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Gulf Trace Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gulf Trace Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf Trace Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Trace Elementary School
How many students attend Gulf Trace Elementary School?
Gulf Trace Elementary School has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holiday, FL. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), up 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Trace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Trace Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gulf Trace Elementary School?
74.0% of students at Gulf Trace Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf Trace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gulf Trace Elementary School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Holiday, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf Trace Elementary School?
Gulf Trace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Trace Elementary School rank among schools in Holiday?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Trace Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Holiday, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holiday on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Gulf Trace Elementary School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.