Gulf Gate Elementary School

6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gulf Gate Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Gulf Gate Elementary School's student population of 655 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
655 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Gulf 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 Gulf Gate Elementary School is 0.54, 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)
#1321 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gulf Gate Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gulf 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.
60%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gulf 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.
45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gulf 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
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
24%
37%
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Black
4%
21%
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White
63%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gulf Gate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gulf Gate Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Gulf 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
45%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gulf Gate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gulf Gate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gulf Gate Elementary School's ranking?
Gulf Gate Elementary School is ranked #1321 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gulf Gate Elementary School often compared to?
Gulf Gate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Gate Elementary School?
655 students attend Gulf Gate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Gulf Gate Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulf Gate Elementary School?
Gulf Gate Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulf Gate Elementary School offer ?
Gulf Gate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gulf Gate Elementary School part of?
Gulf Gate Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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