Gulf Coast Elementary School

Summary:

Gulf Coast Elementary School is a public charter elementary school located in Spring Hill, Florida, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 110 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Hernando District, which is ranked 44 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Gulf Coast Elementary School consistently outperforms the Hernando District and the state of Florida in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 65% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 53% for both the Hernando District and the state of Florida. The school's academic performance has also led to a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 1207 out of 2247 Florida elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year to 578 out of 2256 in the 2023-2024 school year.

While Gulf Coast Elementary School outperforms most nearby schools, such as Westside Elementary, Pine Grove Elementary, and the highly-ranked Chocachatti Elementary, in academic proficiency, it has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (30%) compared to these nearby schools. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in student-teacher ratio, from 16.2 in the 2020-2021 school year to 36.6 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 10444 Tillery Rd
       Spring Hill, FL  34608


(352) 688-5092

District: Hernando

SchoolDigger Rank:
578th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,938 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  28.0 Help
Number of students:  112

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Hispanic:
31.3%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gulf Coast Elementary School ranks better than 74.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3rd among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Hernando School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.73. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Gulf Coast Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hernando School District. Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Hispanic (31.3%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gulf Coast Elementary School is 28, which is the highest among 14 elementary schools in the Hernando School District! (See more...)
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Compare Gulf Coast Elementary School employs 4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gulf Coast Elementary School is $10,938, which is the 5th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Hernando School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gulf Coast Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hernando:

SchoolDigger ranks Hernando 44th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gulf Coast Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.27 1207th 2247 46.3%
2022 57.70 893rd 2219 59.8%
2023 70.47 620th 2240 72.3%
2024 72.73 578th 2256 74.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Gulf Coast Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 72 7 0 29 2 0 4 0 114
2022 71 7 0 23 2 0 12 0 115
2023 69 3 0 30 2 0 6 0 110
2024 72 1 0 35 0 0 4 0 112

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 Gulf Coast Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 114 7.0 16.2 51.8
2022 115 7.0 16.4 46.1
2023 110 3.0 36.6 30
2024 112 4.0 28.0 42

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 Gulf Coast Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 114 7.0 16.2 51.8
2022 115 7.0 16.4 46.1
2023 110 3.0 36.6 30
2024 112 4.0 28.0 42

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gulf Coast Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $261 (3.3%) $7,638 (96.7%) $7,899
2022 $1,439 (14.2%) $8,693 (85.8%) $10,132
2023 $3,387 (31.0%) $7,551 (69.0%) $10,938

Data source: Florida Department of Education


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In the 2023-24 school year, 112 students attended Gulf Coast Elementary School.

Students at Gulf Coast Elementary School are 64% White, 31% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Gulf Coast Elementary School ranks 578th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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