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Pelican Marsh Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

95^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Pelican Marsh Elementary School in Naples, FL, is a top-performing public school serving 677 students in grades PK through 5 within the highly-ranked Collier County School District.

This school stands out for its exceptional and consistent math performance, with 91% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient in math in the most recent school year. This strength is a key differentiator, as it outperforms nearby high-achieving peers like Veterans Memorial Elementary School (86% in 4th grade) and Sea Gate Elementary School (90% in 4th grade). Pelican Marsh also boasts exceptionally low chronic absenteeism at just 9.8%, which is significantly lower than the district average (17.4%) and far below the state average (31.4%). This high attendance rate, lower than nearby schools like Naples Park Elementary School (11.9%) and Golden Gate Elementary School (12.0%), is a strong indicator of student engagement and family support. Furthermore, the school demonstrates efficient spending, achieving top-tier academic results with a per-pupil expenditure of $16,305, which is lower than schools with lower performance such as Poinciana Elementary School ($20,528).

An interesting finding is the school's resilience; after a slight dip in performance a few years ago, it made a strong and rapid recovery, jumping back to the 96th percentile in Florida. Its 5th-grade science proficiency has also been remarkably stable and high, consistently scoring 10-20 points above the state average. The contrast with schools just a few miles away in the Lee County district is stark, where schools like Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs and Bonita Springs Elementary School are in the bottom 20% of Florida schools, highlighting the profound impact of district quality on educational outcomes.

677

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,305

Per pupil spending ?

33.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9480 Airport Rd N
Naples, FL 34109

(239) 377-7900

District: Collier

Students who attend Pelican Marsh Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pine Ridge Middle School
High:	Barron Collier High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.6%

Hispanic:

29.1%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2016 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (85% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Collier

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school85%

District avg70%

Florida avg62%

95^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^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	91.9	95 of 2240	95.8%	★★★★★
2025	91.5	121 of 2258	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	87.8	233 of 2256	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	95.2	42 of 2240	98.1%	★★★★★
2022	94.9	51 of 2219	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	95.8	38 of 2247	98.3%	★★★★★
2019	93.2	73 of 2182	96.7%	★★★★★
2018	93.3	71 of 2118	96.6%	★★★★★
2017	93.2	71 of 2112	96.6%	★★★★★
2016	92.7	100 of 2087	95.2%	★★★★★
2014	92.5	84 of 2064	95.9%	★★★★★
2013	93.8	70 of 2029	96.6%	★★★★★
2012	89.6	144 of 1984	92.7%	★★★★★
2011	89.3	118 of 1985	94.1%	★★★★★
2010	83.8	246 of 1919	87.2%	★★★★☆
2009	84.8	222 of 1847	88.0%	★★★★☆
2008	87.1	161 of 1789	91.0%	★★★★★
2007	88.8	138 of 1786	92.3%	★★★★★
2006	95.9	21 of 1688	98.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math88%+24 vs state

English Language Arts84%+23 vs state

Science77%+17 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, November 23, 2015

PME is a wonderful school! They truly care about students, and they want to see students succeed in every aspect of reading, writing, science, math, music, P.E., art, and social studies. Close Quote

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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 Biology 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 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
Pelican Marsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9480 Airport Rd N	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7900	677	48	14.0	33.7%	417 (61.6%)	14 (2.1%)	197 (29.1%)	14 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.2%)	91.9	95^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.8%		91.5	121^st of 2258 public elementary schools	94.6%	26	83.0	86.0	82.0				91.0	91.0	83.0				77.0					$16,305	$587	$15,719
Vineyards Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6225 Arbor Blvd W	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8700	800	57	14.0	32.0%	425 (53.1%)	49 (6.1%)	253 (31.6%)	29 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.3%)	81.1	361^st of 2240 public elementary schools	83.9%		87.9	230^th of 2258 public elementary schools	89.8%	131	79.0	74.0	76.0				76.0	82.0	68.0	100.0			72.0					$15,276	$784	$14,493
Osceola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5770 Osceola Trl	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7800	572	40	14.2	47.4%	250 (43.7%)	23 (4.0%)	258 (45.1%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.2%)	86	233^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	89.6%		82	365^th of 2258 public elementary schools	83.8%	132	77.0	80.0	79.0				83.0	85.0	77.0				73.0					$14,458	$468	$13,989
Naples Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	685 111th Ave N	Naples	34108	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7700	384	32	11.9	60.9%	143 (37.2%)	17 (4.4%)	200 (52.1%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	71.2	597^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.3%		69.2	659^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.8%	62	64.0	68.0	62.0				77.0	83.0	74.0				67.0					$22,192	$2,068	$20,124
Veterans Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15960 Veterans Memorial Blvd	Naples	34110	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8800	721	51	14.1	29.3%	479 (66.4%)	19 (2.6%)	177 (24.5%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.4%)	90.5	128^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.3%		91.9	109^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.2%	19	78.0	75.0	90.0				82.0	86.0	88.0	100.0			92.0					$14,151	$375	$13,775
Laurel Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7800 Immokalee Rd	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7400	1,069	76	14.1	23.2%	712 (66.6%)	42 (3.9%)	224 (21.0%)	41 (3.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.4%)	95.6	22^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	99.0%		92.2	99^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.6%	77	93.0	88.0	91.0				93.0	95.0	88.0				83.0					$13,046	$278	$12,767
Sea Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 Seagate Dr	Naples	34103	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8300	668	46	14.5	35.3%	386 (57.8%)	15 (2.2%)	221 (33.1%)	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.8%)	92.4	86^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.2%		92	104^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.4%	18	82.0	80.0	86.0				84.0	90.0	93.0				84.0					$15,335	$371	$14,964
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	685	30	22.8	98.5%	59 (8.6%)	16 (2.3%)	600 (87.6%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	2.4	2220^th of 2240 public elementary schools	0.9%		4.7	2223^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	1.6%	3	24.0	24.0	27.0	33.0	43.0	38.0	28.0	19.0	10.0	20.0	56.0	11.0	23.0	7.0	79.0	71.0	63.0	$9,299	$00	$9,299
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
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	502	29	17.3	57.0%	33 (6.6%)	5 (1.0%)	456 (90.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	23.7	1825^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.5%		13.4	2073^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	8.2%	248	40.0	47.0	49.0				44.0	37.0	60.0				52.0					$14,225	$2,011	$12,213

Frequently Asked Questions about Pelican Marsh Elementary School

Is Pelican Marsh Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Pelican Marsh Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 95^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Pelican Marsh Elementary School?

Students at Pelican Marsh Elementary School are 62% White, 29% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Pelican Marsh Elementary School in?

Collier

What schools do graduates of Pelican Marsh Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pelican Marsh Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pine Ridge Middle School
High : Barron Collier High School

How many students attend Pelican Marsh Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 677 students attended Pelican Marsh Elementary School.

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