- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Naples, FL
Pelican Marsh Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pelican Marsh Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033003038
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelican Marsh Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 31
- schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelican Marsh Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelican Marsh Elementary School ranks #10 of 31 schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Pelican Marsh Elementary School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.3 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 120033003038 · Naples, FL Other · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 13.5:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Pelican Marsh Elementary School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.3 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pelican Marsh Elementary School 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 677
Pelican Marsh Elementary School
677 students
What this shows Pelican Marsh Elementary School reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelican Marsh Elementary School compares
Pelican Marsh 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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 677 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Pelican Marsh Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Pelican Marsh Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelican Marsh Elementary School'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 (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelican Marsh Elementary School
How many students attend Pelican Marsh Elementary School?
Pelican Marsh Elementary School has 677 students enrolled. It is a public school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelican Marsh Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelican Marsh Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% 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 Pelican Marsh Elementary School?
29.2% of students at Pelican Marsh Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelican Marsh Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pelican Marsh Elementary School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelican Marsh Elementary School?
Pelican Marsh Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Pelican Marsh Elementary School rank among schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelican Marsh Elementary School ranks #10 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 Pelican Marsh Elementary School, 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.