Lavern Gaynor Elementary

Q: Is Lavern Gaynor Elementary a good school?

Lavern Gaynor Elementary ranks 1295 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lavern Gaynor Elementary is a public elementary school in Naples, Florida, serving 307 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.

Lavern Gaynor Elementary stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (78.5%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 42.48% to 63.71% Hispanic. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 11.4% to 15.4% over the past three years, higher than the 0.0% to 22.6% range of nearby schools. Academically, Lavern Gaynor consistently underperforms the Collier District and Florida state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency was 47% in 2023-2024, compared to the Collier District at 61% and the Florida state average at 53%.

Despite having a higher spending per student, ranging from $14,527 to $17,189 over the past three years, Lavern Gaynor Elementary's academic performance lags behind nearby schools, which range from $9,540 to $17,784 per student. This suggests that the school's challenges may require more than just increased funding, and may need to examine its instructional practices, curriculum, and support services to better serve its predominantly low-income, minority student population. Addressing the school's high chronic absenteeism rate could also be a key focus area for improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2965 44th Terrace SW
Naples, FL 34116

(239) 354-2204

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
1295^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,189

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 332

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.3%

African American:

14.8%

White:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lavern Gaynor Elementary ranks worse than 57.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 27^th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.86. (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: Hispanic (75.3%), African American (14.8%), White (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lavern Gaynor Elementary is 12, which is the 3^rd best among 35 elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Lavern Gaynor Elementary employs 27.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lavern Gaynor Elementary is $17,189, which is the 9^th highest among 35 elementary schools in the Collier School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lavern Gaynor Elementary 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 Lavern Gaynor Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	53.34	1018^th	2247	54.7%
2022	45.83	1163^rd	2219	47.6%
2023	38.45	1376^th	2240	38.6%
2024	41.86	1295^th	2256	42.6%

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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 Lavern Gaynor Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	20	45	2	211	0	3	281
2022	22	48	4	226	0	1	301
2023	20	42	1	241	1	2	307
2024	26	49	3	250	1	3	332

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 Lavern Gaynor Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	281	22.1	12.7	91.8
2022	301	25.7	11.7	88.7
2023	307	25.3	12.1	65.8
2024	332	27.6	12.0	68.1

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 Lavern Gaynor Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	281	22.1	12.7	91.8
2022	301	25.7	11.7	88.7
2023	307	25.3	12.1	65.8
2024	332	27.6	12.0	68.1

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 Lavern Gaynor Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,375 (9.4%)	$13,252 (90.6%)	$14,627
2022	$1,832 (12.6%)	$12,694 (87.4%)	$14,527
2023	$2,718 (15.8%)	$14,471 (84.2%)	$17,189

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Lavern Gaynor Elementary

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lavern Gaynor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2965 44th Terrace SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 354-2204	332	28	12.0	68.1%	26 (7.8%)	49 (14.8%)	250 (75.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	41.9	1295^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.6%		38.4	1376^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.6%	81	47.0	39.0	32.0				53.0	69.0	63.0				47.0				$17,189	$2,718	$14,471
Golden Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2711 44th Ter SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-7000	480	32	14.9	63.8%	38 (7.9%)	54 (11.3%)	383 (79.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	32.6	1544^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.6%		42.3	1276^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.0%	268	35.0	52.0	38.0				33.0	64.0	50.0				38.0				$15,892	$2,708	$13,184
Mike Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3215 Magnolia Pond Dr	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-9000	583	48	12.1	69.6%	51 (8.7%)	124 (21.3%)	381 (65.4%)	7 (1.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	37	1431^st of 2256 public elementary schools	36.6%		48	1138^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.2%	293	42.0	38.0	44.0				61.0	55.0	49.0				44.0				$16,011	$3,729	$12,284
Herbert Cambridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5055 20th Place SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 354-2259	288	27	10.7	65.3%	18 (6.3%)	44 (15.3%)	222 (77.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	46.6	1182^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	47.6%		54.9	971^st of 2240 public elementary schools	56.7%	211	41.0	40.0	53.0				52.0	67.0	60.0				54.0				$17,300	$2,593	$14,706
Golden Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4911 20th Pl SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6900	523	30	17.2	63.9%	46 (8.8%)	94 (18.0%)	377 (72.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	53	1019^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.8%		61.3	809^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.9%	210	34.0	47.0	44.0				60.0	75.0	65.0				62.0				$16,471	$3,349	$13,121
Bridgeprep Academy Collier	Public, Charter	K-8	3161 Santa Barbara Blvd	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 677-4211	279	14	19.9	78.1%	47 (16.8%)	40 (14.3%)	186 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	15.1	2031^st of 2256 public elementary schools	10.0%		19	1934^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.7%	97	33.0	33.0	39.0	38.0	32.0	29.0	33.0	21.0	31.0	33.0	32.0		38.0	24.0	33.0	58.0	$12,542	$1,061	$11,481
Calusa Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Santa Barbara Blvd	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6400	679	48	14.0	58.9%	119 (17.5%)	154 (22.7%)	371 (54.6%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	62.6	807^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.2%		67.1	688^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.3%	119	55.0	52.0	57.0				63.0	62.0	63.0				70.0				$14,649	$2,156	$12,493
Big Cypress Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3250 Golden Gate Blvd W	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-6300	765	52	14.7	46.5%	312 (40.8%)	63 (8.2%)	351 (45.9%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.7%)	71.8	598^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.5%		75.3	505^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.5%	93	63.0	58.0	64.0				62.0	64.0	72.0				74.0				$13,564	$1,836	$11,728
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South	Public, Charter	K-8	215 Airport Pulling Rd N	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 784-1539	679	41	16.5	45.4%	156 (23.0%)	126 (18.6%)	375 (55.2%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.2%)	25.1	1761^st of 2256 public elementary schools	21.9%		31.2	1577^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.6%	184	43.0	31.0	35.0	51.0	61.0	50.0	46.0	52.0	26.0	51.0	68.0	26.0	31.0	57.0	49.0	73.0	$9,540	$249	$9,291
Poinciana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2825 Airport Rd N	Naples	34105	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-8100	484	36	13.5	52.5%	110 (22.7%)	36 (7.4%)	317 (65.5%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	61	842^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	62.7%		70.6	618^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.4%	224	53.0	61.0	56.0				60.0	70.0	65.0				51.0				$17,784	$2,655	$15,129

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavern Gaynor Elementary

What district is Lavern Gaynor Elementary in?

Collier

How many students attend Lavern Gaynor Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 332 students attended Lavern Gaynor Elementary.

Is Lavern Gaynor Elementary a good school?

Lavern Gaynor Elementary ranks 1295^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lavern Gaynor Elementary?

Students at Lavern Gaynor Elementary are 75% Hispanic, 15% African American, 8% White.

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