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Golden Terrace Elementary School

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Golden Terrace Elementary School ranks 1521 st of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1521^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 32% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Golden Terrace Elementary School in Naples, FL, serves 484 students from Pre-K through 5th grade and is part of the highly-rated Collier County School District, though the school itself has historically underperformed compared to its neighbors.

Academically, Golden Terrace has consistently scored below district averages, earning a 2-star rating and ranking in the 32nd percentile statewide. Its most significant challenge is in English Language Arts (ELA), where 3rd-grade proficiency (46%) lags 19 points behind the district average and a striking 31 points behind nearby Osceola Elementary School (77%). Math scores show a mixed picture: while 4th and 5th-grade math are competitive, 3rd-grade math (48%) is 24 points below the district average. In contrast, Herbert Cambridge Elementary School, less than a mile away, achieved 87% proficiency in 3rd-grade math. Science proficiency (56%) also trails the district (67%) and top performers like Big Cypress Elementary School (80%).

Despite high per-student spending ($20,095)—the second-highest among comparable schools—these resources have not translated into strong academic outcomes. For context, Osceola Elementary achieves top-tier results while spending significantly less ($14,458 per student). On a positive note, Golden Terrace has shown strong improvement in STEM subjects, with 5th-grade math rising from 50% to 69% and science from 38% to 56% over recent years. Chronic absenteeism has also dropped to 13.2%, well below district and state averages. The school's primary need is targeted literacy intervention, especially in early grades, to close the gap with higher-performing neighbors like Lavern Gaynor Elementary and Herbert Cambridge Elementary.

484

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,095

Per pupil spending ?

53.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2711 44th Ter SW
Naples, FL 34116

(239) 377-7000

District: Collier

Students who attend Golden Terrace Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Golden Gate Middle School
High:	Golden Gate High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.0%

African American:

12.4%

White:

7.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 56th percentile in 2021 → 32nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (53% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 56th-percentile peak (2021) to 32nd (2026)

!English Language Arts scores 15 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg70%

Florida avg62%

1,521^st of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 24% (2016) to bottom 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

33^rd of 35Elementary Schools in the Collier

13^th of 70Collier among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	35.1	1521 of 2240	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.3	1609 of 2258	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.6	1544 of 2256	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.3	1276 of 2240	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.5	1060 of 2219	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.7	988 of 2247	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.1	1503 of 2182	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.4	1487 of 2118	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	33.3	1409 of 2112	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	26.5	1589 of 2087	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	30.8	1497 of 2064	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	25.1	1612 of 2029	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	19.7	1673 of 1984	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	11.9	1834 of 1985	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	26.0	1513 of 1919	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	20.3	1556 of 1847	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	26.6	1388 of 1789	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	25.4	1413 of 1786	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	18.2	1441 of 1688	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math61%-4 vs state

Science56%-4 vs state

English Language Arts45%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Golden Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2711 44th Ter SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-7000	484	36	13.5	53.1%	34 (7.0%)	60 (12.4%)	387 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	35.1	1521^st of 2240 public elementary schools	32.1%		31.3	1609^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.7%	88	46.0	40.0	52.0				48.0	67.0	69.0				56.0				$20,095	$1,635	$18,460
Lavern Gaynor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2965 44th Ter SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 354-2204	366	31	11.8	58.2%	30 (8.2%)	61 (16.7%)	267 (73.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	68	676^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.8%		53.8	1019^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.9%	343	54.0	66.0	64.0				72.0	81.0	89.0				64.0				$20,079	$949	$19,129
Mike Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3215 Magnolia Pond Dr	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-9000	655	49	13.4	62.4%	58 (8.9%)	147 (22.4%)	423 (64.6%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	55.9	989^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.8%		48.3	1151^st of 2258 public elementary schools	49.0%	162	58.0	48.0	64.0				75.0	66.0	66.0				64.0				$17,488	$1,424	$16,065
Herbert Cambridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5055 20th Place SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 354-2259	283	23	12.3	53.0%	21 (7.4%)	44 (15.5%)	216 (76.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	53.6	1057^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.8%		37.4	1432^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	36.6%	375	47.0	50.0	60.0				87.0	62.0	76.0				60.0				$18,738	$1,010	$17,729
Golden Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4911 20th Pl SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6900	528	38	13.8	54.2%	37 (7.0%)	92 (17.4%)	391 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	39.5	1412^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.0%		39	1391^st of 2258 public elementary schools	38.4%	21	53.0	37.0	60.0				58.0	60.0	71.0				48.0				$19,040	$1,309	$17,731
Bridgeprep Academy Collier	Public, Charter	K-8	3161 Santa Barbara Blvd	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 677-4211	261	12	21.7	53.3%	33 (12.6%)	37 (14.2%)	189 (72.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	32.5	1597^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.7%		12.7	2092^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	7.4%	495	44.0	36.0	40.0	67.0	53.0	73.0	66.0	57.0	27.0	67.0	93.0	53.0	40.0	48.0	36.0	93.0	$11,290	$666	$10,624
Calusa Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Santa Barbara Blvd	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6400	670	50	13.3	51.3%	109 (16.3%)	159 (23.7%)	369 (55.1%)	10 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.3%)	52.6	1083^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	51.7%		60.2	880^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.0%	203	47.0	56.0	67.0				60.0	68.0	73.0				58.0				$17,747	$1,774	$15,974
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	796	58	13.7	53.8%	313 (39.3%)	59 (7.4%)	384 (48.2%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.0%)	79.8	396^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.3%		70.7	617^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.7%	221	66.0	71.0	78.0				72.0	79.0	87.0				80.0				$14,568	$736	$13,832
Poinciana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2825 Airport Rd N	Naples	34105	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-8100	468	35	13.2	68.6%	102 (21.8%)	30 (6.4%)	323 (69.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	59.4	897^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.0%		61.9	830^th of 2258 public elementary schools	63.2%	67	66.0	54.0	68.0				60.0	65.0	72.0				66.0				$20,528	$1,432	$19,095
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	681	40	17.0	37.2%	119 (17.5%)	149 (21.9%)	390 (57.3%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.2%)	11.3	2119^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.4%		15.9	2014^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.8%	105	36.0	32.0	38.0	41.0	67.0	67.0	23.0	37.0	41.0	52.0	42.0	35.0	38.0	53.0	66.0	74.0	$10,679	$170	$10,508

Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Terrace Elementary School

How many students attend Golden Terrace Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 484 students attended Golden Terrace Elementary School.

What district is Golden Terrace Elementary School in?

Collier

What schools do graduates of Golden Terrace Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Golden Terrace Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Golden Gate Middle School
High : Golden Gate High School

Is Golden Terrace Elementary School a good school?

Golden Terrace Elementary School ranks 1521^st of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Golden Terrace Elementary School?

Students at Golden Terrace Elementary School are 80% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% White.

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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

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