Veterans Memorial Elementary School

Summary:

Veterans Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Naples, Florida, serving 743 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Collier School District, which is ranked 14th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating.

Veterans Memorial Elementary School consistently outperforms the Collier district and the state of Florida in academic assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 81% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 60% for the Collier district and 55% for the state. In math, 90% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to 66% for the district and 60% for the state. The school has maintained a high statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 5% of Florida elementary schools, and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Collier district, such as Sea Gate Elementary and Osceola Elementary, Veterans Memorial Elementary School consistently outperforms them in academic assessments, statewide rankings, and other key metrics. The school's spending per student has also increased, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

15960 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Naples, FL 34110

(239) 377-8800

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
87^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,488

Students who attend Veterans Memorial Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	North Naples Middle School
High:	Gulf Coast High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 753

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.2%

Hispanic:

22.8%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Veterans Memorial Elementary School ranks better than 96.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), Hispanic (22.8%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Elementary School is 14.7, which is the 16^th best among 35 elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Veterans Memorial Elementary School employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Veterans Memorial Elementary School is $12,488. 29 elementary schools in the Collier School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Veterans Memorial Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Collier:

SchoolDigger ranks Collier 14^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Veterans Memorial Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	71.72	491^st	1847	73.4%
2010	70.40	560^th	1919	70.8%
2011	62.67	786^th	1985	60.4%
2012	67.17	645^th	1984	67.5%
2013	81.13	332^nd	2029	83.6%
2014	80.89	351^st	2064	83.0%
2016	83.80	297^th	2087	85.8%
2017	90.51	141^st	2112	93.3%
2018	88.26	199^th	2118	90.6%
2019	90.56	141^st	2182	93.5%
2021	92.77	107^th	2247	95.2%
2022	93.07	92^nd	2219	95.9%
2023	93.28	84^th	2240	96.3%
2024	93.21	87^th	2256	96.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Veterans Memorial Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	592	47	22	166	1	n/a	n/a	41	869
2009	597	51	29	196	2	n/a	n/a	45	920
2010	660	58	25	201	3	n/a	n/a	36	983
2011	670	59	24	207	4	0	11	0	975
2012	581	65	25	165	3	1	12	0	852
2013	574	62	16	166	2	0	22	0	842
2014	571	75	13	178	2	0	19	0	858
2015	532	73	10	170	2	0	19	0	806
2016	543	52	13	198	3	0	21	0	830
2017	519	51	15	211	4	1	23	0	824
2018	539	48	16	205	3	1	19	0	831
2019	533	48	13	193	2	1	24	0	814
2020	510	35	11	171	3	0	26	0	756
2021	488	35	15	162	3	0	21	0	724
2022	509	32	20	146	2	0	17	0	726
2023	515	20	16	163	2	0	27	0	743
2024	506	27	13	172	1	0	34	0	753

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Veterans Memorial Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	869	59.0	14.7	28.5
2009	920	66.6	15.0	30.6
2010	983	64.0	15.3	31.5
2011	975	63.8	15.2	32.7
2012	852	60.0	14.2	28.3
2013	842	59.0	14.2	30.6
2014	858	57.0	15.0	36
2015	806	54.0	14.9	35.2
2016	830	54.0	15.3	36.9
2017	824	54.0	15.2	32.9
2018	831	52.0	15.9	39.4
2019	814	52.2	15.5	33.8
2020	756	57.0	13.2	30.4
2021	724	49.0	14.7	31.8
2022	726	48.5	14.9	28.4
2023	743	51.0	14.5	21.7
2024	753	51.0	14.7	22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Veterans Memorial Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	869	59.0	14.7	28.5
2009	920	66.6	15.0	30.6
2010	983	64.0	15.3	31.5
2011	975	63.8	15.2	32.7
2012	852	60.0	14.2	28.3
2013	842	59.0	14.2	30.6
2014	858	57.0	15.0	36
2015	806	54.0	14.9	35.2
2016	830	54.0	15.3	36.9
2017	824	54.0	15.2	32.9
2018	831	52.0	15.9	39.4
2019	814	52.2	15.5	33.8
2020	756	57.0	13.2	30.4
2021	724	49.0	14.7	31.8
2022	726	48.5	14.9	28.4
2023	743	51.0	14.5	21.7
2024	753	51.0	14.7	22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Veterans Memorial Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$224 (2.4%)	$9,113 (97.6%)	$9,337
2019	$269 (2.7%)	$9,529 (97.2%)	$9,799
2020	$217 (2.0%)	$10,647 (98.0%)	$10,865
2021	$303 (2.8%)	$10,390 (97.2%)	$10,693
2022	$601 (5.5%)	$10,358 (94.5%)	$10,959
2023	$1,351 (10.8%)	$11,137 (89.2%)	$12,488

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans Memorial Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 141^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 84^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Memorial Elementary School)	85	78	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Veterans Memorial Elementary School)	90	82	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Collier)	68	65	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Memorial Elementary School)	78	84	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	58	66	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Memorial Elementary School)	76	94	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	65	73	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Veterans Memorial Elementary School)	81	78	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Memorial Elementary School)	82	77	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	67	66	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Veterans Memorial Elementary School)	76	79	3%
5th Grade Science (Collier)	56	62	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	814	743	8.7%
African American	48	20	58.3%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	13	16	23.1%
Hispanic	193	163	15.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	533	515	3.4%
Two or More Races	24	27	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.8%	21.7%	12.1%

Schools Near Veterans Memorial Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Veterans Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15960 Veterans Memorial Blvd	Naples	34110	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8800	753	51	14.7	22.7%	506 (67.2%)	27 (3.6%)	172 (22.8%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.5%)	93.2	87^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.1%		93.3	84^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.3%	3	81.0	76.0	75.0				90.0	85.0	84.0				78.0						$12,488	$1,351	$11,137
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs	Public, Charter	K-8	28011 Performance Ln	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 498-6864	626	29	21.5	51.6%	63 (10.1%)	15 (2.4%)	537 (85.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	5.7	2216^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.8%		12.4	2097^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.4%	119	24.0	6.0	25.0	25.0	17.0	19.0	30.0	7.0	25.0	28.0	57.0	32.0	27.0	15.0	80.0			31.0	$9,356	$770	$8,587
Bonita Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10701 Dean St SE	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 992-0801	555	27	20.5	62.9%	51 (9.2%)	6 (1.1%)	490 (88.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	21.6	1863^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.4%		38	1386^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.1%	477	36.0	22.0	39.0				47.0	39.0	53.0				36.0						$12,736	$2,899	$9,837
Pelican Marsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9480 Airport Rd N	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7900	690	50	13.7	28.4%	432 (62.6%)	19 (2.8%)	190 (27.5%)	16 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.8%)	87.8	233^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	89.7%		95.2	42^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	98.1%	191	73.0	73.0	74.0				70.0	84.0	83.0				80.0						$14,275	$1,670	$12,606
Naples Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	685 111th Ave N	Naples	34108	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7700	387	33	11.6	49.6%	139 (35.9%)	25 (6.5%)	193 (49.9%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.2%)	79	437^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.6%		71.3	605^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.0%	168	71.0	69.0	62.0				74.0	78.0	65.0				65.0						$19,530	$3,555	$15,975
Laurel Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7800 Immokalee Rd	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7400	1,142	81	14.1	18.0%	767 (67.2%)	37 (3.2%)	244 (21.4%)	46 (4.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (3.9%)	89.9	183^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	91.9%		91.9	118^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.7%	65	79.0	72.0	72.0				86.0	81.0	79.0				72.0						$10,921	$1,244	$9,676
Vineyards Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6225 Arbor Blvd W	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8700	830	58	14.4	26.1%	463 (55.8%)	43 (5.2%)	252 (30.4%)	26 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	43 (5.2%)	92.4	102^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	95.5%		93.7	71^st of 2240 public elementary schools	96.8%	31	79.0	76.0	75.0				90.0	82.0	82.0				77.0						$13,786	$1,943	$11,843
Bonita Springs Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	25380 Bernwood Dr	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 992-6932	1,320	21	62.8	41.3%	691 (52.3%)	32 (2.4%)	510 (38.6%)	37 (2.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (3.6%)	54	993^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	56.0%		54.4	983^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	56.1%	10	62.0	50.0	48.0	54.0	62.0	52.0	81.0	55.0	51.0	51.0	79.0	41.0	54.0	46.0	92.0	100.0	98.0	88.0	$7,919	$319	$7,600
Spring Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	25571 Elementary Way	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 947-0001	620	31	20.2	57.7%	84 (13.5%)	5 (0.8%)	520 (83.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	40.5	1330^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.0%		43.4	1244^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.5%	86	54.0	39.0	44.0				71.0	40.0	52.0				46.0						$13,227	$2,895	$10,331
Osceola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5770 Osceola Trl	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7800	574	36	15.8	34.7%	255 (44.4%)	25 (4.4%)	253 (44.1%)	17 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.0%)	82.9	340^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.9%		88.9	200^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.1%	140	74.0	64.0	66.0				78.0	76.0	72.0				69.0						$13,867	$1,554	$12,314

Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans Memorial Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Veterans Memorial Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Veterans Memorial Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Naples Middle School
High : Gulf Coast High School

How many students attend Veterans Memorial Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 753 students attended Veterans Memorial Elementary School.

Is Veterans Memorial Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Veterans Memorial Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 87^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What district is Veterans Memorial Elementary School in?

Collier

What is the racial makeup of Veterans Memorial Elementary School?

Students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

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