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Lavern Gaynor Elementary

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Lavern Gaynor Elementary ranks 1019 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1019^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lavern Gaynor Elementary is a public elementary school in Naples, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 332 students. The school is part of the Collier School District, which is ranked 13th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lavern Gaynor Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and has seen increased per-student spending in recent years, the school faces several challenges. Its chronic absenteeism rates have risen significantly, from 11.5% in 2021-2022 to 31.4% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in 5th grade Science (54%), 3rd grade ELA (57%), and 5th grade ELA (48%) all falling below the Collier district and Florida state averages. Lavern Gaynor Elementary's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, from 1018 out of 2247 Florida elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 1295 out of 2256 in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby schools in the Collier district, such as Poinciana Elementary, Lely Elementary, and Big Cypress Elementary, Lavern Gaynor Elementary generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. However, with its relatively low student-teacher ratio and increased per-student spending, the school may have opportunities to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address these areas of underperformance and better serve its student population.

366

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,079

Per pupil spending ?

58.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2965 44th Ter SW
Naples, FL 34116

(239) 354-2204

District: Collier

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.0%

African American:

16.7%

White:

8.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 55th percentile in 2021 → 55th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (55th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg66%

Florida avg58%

1,019^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▬ steady since 2021

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 35Elementary Schools in the Collier

13^th of 67Collier 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
2025	53.8	1019 of 2258	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.9	1295 of 2256	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.4	1376 of 2240	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.8	1163 of 2219	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.3	1018 of 2247	54.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math68%+7 vs state

Science54%~ state avg

English Language Arts52%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 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%)	53.8	1019^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.9%		41.9	1295^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.6%	276	57.0	50.0	48.0				57.0	71.0	77.0				54.0				$20,079	$949	$19,129
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%)	31.3	1609^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.7%		32.6	1544^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.6%	65	38.0	43.0	44.0				44.0	55.0	60.0				48.0				$20,095	$1,635	$18,460
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%)	48.3	1151^st of 2258 public elementary schools	49.0%		37	1431^st of 2256 public elementary schools	36.6%	280	40.0	47.0	52.0				73.0	63.0	54.0				59.0				$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%)	37.4	1432^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	36.6%		46.6	1182^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	47.6%	250	56.0	48.0	38.0				52.0	63.0	50.0				43.0				$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	1391^st of 2258 public elementary schools	38.4%		53	1019^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.8%	372	38.0	33.0	43.0				47.0	67.0	72.0				54.0				$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%)	12.7	2092^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	7.4%		15.1	2031^st of 2256 public elementary schools	10.0%	61	25.0	47.0	44.0	40.0	56.0	26.0	5.0	27.0	25.0	45.0	50.0	47.0	19.0	32.0		75.0	$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%)	60.2	880^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.0%		62.6	807^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.2%	73	53.0	55.0	60.0				56.0	70.0	66.0				70.0				$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%)	70.7	617^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.7%		71.8	598^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.5%	19	62.0	63.0	64.0				64.0	71.0	74.0				70.0				$14,568	$736	$13,832
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%)	15.9	2014^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.8%		25.1	1761^st of 2256 public elementary schools	21.9%	253	32.0	30.0	33.0	57.0	64.0	53.0	36.0	36.0	34.0	54.0	57.0	17.0	24.0	65.0	69.0	73.0	$10,679	$170	$10,508
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%)	61.9	830^th of 2258 public elementary schools	63.2%		61	842^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	62.7%	12	52.0	53.0	57.0				60.0	75.0	74.0				68.0				$20,528	$1,432	$19,095

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavern Gaynor Elementary

What district is Lavern Gaynor Elementary in?

Collier

How many students attend Lavern Gaynor Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 366 students attended Lavern Gaynor Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Lavern Gaynor Elementary?

Students at Lavern Gaynor Elementary are 73% Hispanic, 17% African American, 8% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Lavern Gaynor Elementary a good school?

Lavern Gaynor Elementary ranks 1019^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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