Golden Gate Elementary School

4911 20th Pl Sw
Naples, FL 34116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Golden Gate Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Golden Gate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Golden Gate Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
497 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Golden Gate Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden Gate Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1521 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
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64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Golden Gate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Golden Gate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Golden Gate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
73%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Golden Gate Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Golden Gate Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Golden Gate Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Golden Gate Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Golden Gate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Golden Gate Elementary School's ranking?
Golden Gate Elementary School is ranked #1521 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Golden Gate Elementary School?
497 students attend Golden Gate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Golden Gate Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Gate Elementary School?
Golden Gate Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Golden Gate Elementary School offer ?
Golden Gate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Golden Gate Elementary School part of?
Golden Gate Elementary School is part of Collier School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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