- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Naples, FL
Lavern Gaynor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lavern Gaynor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033008828
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lavern Gaynor Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 31
- schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lavern Gaynor Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lavern Gaynor Elementary ranks #6 of 31 schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Lavern Gaynor Elementary grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 120033008828 · Naples, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 14.6:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Lavern Gaynor Elementary grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lavern Gaynor Elementary 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 366
Lavern Gaynor Elementary
366 students
What this shows Lavern Gaynor Elementary reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lavern Gaynor Elementary compares
Lavern Gaynor Elementary 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 29% in Florida - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.0%
African American 16.7%
White 8.2%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Lavern Gaynor Elementary is less 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 Lavern Gaynor Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lavern Gaynor Elementary'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 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lavern Gaynor Elementary
How many students attend Lavern Gaynor Elementary?
Lavern Gaynor Elementary has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lavern Gaynor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lavern Gaynor Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% 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 Lavern Gaynor Elementary?
65.8% of students at Lavern Gaynor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lavern Gaynor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lavern Gaynor Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment, in Naples, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lavern Gaynor Elementary?
Lavern Gaynor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Lavern Gaynor Elementary rank among schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Lavern Gaynor Elementary ranks #6 of 31 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 schools in Naples on the city page.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Lavern Gaynor Elementary, 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.