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Lavern Gaynor Elementary

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Lavern Gaynor Elementary ranks 676 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

676^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 70% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lavern Gaynor Elementary in Naples, FL, is a public school serving 366 students in grades PK-5 within the highly-rated Collier district, and it has recently achieved a remarkable turnaround, jumping from a 2-star rating to a 3-star rating and climbing over 700 spots in state rankings in just three years.

This school’s standout strength is its exceptional math performance. In the 2025-2026 school year, 5th graders achieved an impressive 89% proficiency rate—the highest among all nearby elementary schools and well above the district (75%) and state (62%) averages. This success is not a fluke; 5th-grade math has steadily improved from 63% to 89% over three years. While English Language Arts (ELA) scores are still developing, particularly in 3rd grade (54% vs. the district’s 65%), 4th and 5th-grade ELA now meet or approach district averages. The school also boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.5%, far below the state average of 31.4%. For context, nearby Lely Elementary had a 21.5% absenteeism rate, and Poinciana Elementary had 18.4%.

What makes Lavern Gaynor’s progress even more compelling is how it compares to its immediate neighbors. The closest school, Golden Terrace Elementary (just 0.29 miles away), serves a similar demographic and spends nearly the same per student ($20,095 vs. $20,079), yet it ranks in the 32nd percentile with a 2-star rating, while Lavern Gaynor sits in the 70th percentile. This stark difference highlights the impact of effective leadership and instructional strategies. With high per-student spending and a clear focus on math, Lavern Gaynor is a school on the rise, offering a strong option for families seeking a supportive, growing academic environment in Naples.

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: Improving — 55th percentile in 2021 → 70th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (70% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2021

✓Above the Florida median (70th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Florida avg62%

676^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 15 pts since 2021

From top 45% (2021) to top 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	68.0	676 of 2240	69.8%	★★★☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Math80%+16 vs state

Science64%+4 vs state

English Language Arts61%~ state avg

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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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about 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.

How many students attend Lavern Gaynor Elementary?

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

Is Lavern Gaynor Elementary a good school?

Lavern Gaynor Elementary ranks 676^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Lavern Gaynor Elementary in?

Collier

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