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Gulf Breeze Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

78^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Gulf Breeze Elementary School is a high-performing public school in Gulf Breeze, FL, serving 865 students in grades PK-5 within the Santa Rosa district, and it consistently ranks among the top 5% of all elementary schools in Florida.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in mathematics, where proficiency rates reach 96% in 3rd grade and 92% in 4th grade—far exceeding district and state averages. It also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.7%, compared to the district average of 20.0% and the state average of 31.4%. This is significantly better than nearby schools like Oriole Beach Elementary School (12.1%) and a world apart from struggling schools in the neighboring Escambia district, such as O. J. Semmes Elementary School (62.3%) and Warrington Elementary School (59.0%). With a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1, the school provides an environment where students receive individualized attention, contributing to its sustained excellence.

Interestingly, Gulf Breeze Elementary achieves these elite results with a modest per-student spending of $9,098, far less than what is spent at lower-performing schools in Escambia County, highlighting the role of community support and effective resource allocation. The school also made a remarkable recovery from the pandemic, with chronic absenteeism dropping from a high of 14.5% in 2020-2021 to just 6.7% in the most recent year—even lower than pre-pandemic levels. While 5th-grade scores show a slight dip compared to earlier grades, this is a minor area for monitoring in an otherwise stellar record of achievement.

865

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,098

Per pupil spending ?

22.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

549 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

(850) 934-5185

District: Santa Rosa

Students who attend Gulf Breeze Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gulf Breeze Middle School
High:	Gulf Breeze High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Two or more races:

7.5%

Hispanic:

6.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (86% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Santa Rosa

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school86%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

78^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 15Elementary Schools in the Santa Rosa

22^nd of 70Santa Rosa 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	92.7	78 of 2240	96.5%	★★★★★
2025	93.7	64 of 2258	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	95.6	39 of 2256	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	96.0	33 of 2240	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	94.8	53 of 2219	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	96.2	26 of 2247	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	89.3	174 of 2182	92.0%	★★★★★
2018	90.6	137 of 2118	93.5%	★★★★★
2017	91.9	100 of 2112	95.3%	★★★★★
2016	95.8	39 of 2087	98.1%	★★★★★
2014	92.3	95 of 2064	95.4%	★★★★★
2013	95.3	39 of 2029	98.1%	★★★★★
2012	95.3	39 of 1984	98.0%	★★★★★
2011	94.0	26 of 1985	98.7%	★★★★★
2010	93.7	36 of 1919	98.1%	★★★★★
2009	94.2	27 of 1847	98.5%	★★★★★
2008	94.2	29 of 1789	98.4%	★★★★★
2007	94.7	23 of 1786	98.7%	★★★★★
2006	90.9	103 of 1688	93.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math90%+26 vs state

English Language Arts84%+23 vs state

Science80%+20 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gulf Breeze Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	549 Gulf Breeze Pkwy	Gulf Breeze	32561	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 934-5185	865	58	14.9	22.8%	724 (83.7%)	8 (0.9%)	54 (6.2%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	65 (7.5%)	92.7	78^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.5%		93.7	64^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.2%	14	89.0	81.0	81.0	96.0	92.0	82.0	80.0	$9,098	$355	$8,743
Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc	Public, Charter	K-5	900 Via Deluna Dr	Pensacola Beach	32561	Escambia County	Escambia	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 934-4020	115	10	11.5		99 (86.1%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.2%)	89	153^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	93.2%		92.7	86^th of 2258 public elementary schools	96.2%	67	88.0	81.0	83.0	71.0	88.0	94.0	94.0	$9,615	$00	$9,615
A. K. Suter Elementary School	Public	K-5	501 Pickens Ave	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 595-6810	500	29	17.2	48.4%	287 (57.4%)	127 (25.4%)	34 (6.8%)	18 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.8%)	78.2	425^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.0%		76.9	477^th of 2258 public elementary schools	78.9%	52	74.0	74.0	67.0	81.0	77.0	72.0	70.0	$11,618	$1,191	$10,426
Coastal Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-5	186 N Palafox St	Pensacola	32502	Escambia County	Santa Rosa	Yes	No	Yes	No	(850) 359-1545	261	5	52.2	3.8%	109 (41.8%)	42 (16.1%)	77 (29.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	28 (10.7%)								(n/a)								$7,050	$00	$7,050
Oriole Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1260 Oriole Beach Rd	Gulf Breeze	32563	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 934-5160	765	51	15.0	34.5%	582 (76.1%)	20 (2.6%)	78 (10.2%)	19 (2.5%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (7.8%)	88.6	164^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.7%		89.3	190^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.6%	26	88.0	81.0	76.0	84.0	87.0	84.0	73.0	$10,793	$628	$10,165
N. B. Cook Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1310 N 12th Ave	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 595-6826	530	34	15.5	42.6%	249 (47.0%)	148 (27.9%)	59 (11.1%)	22 (4.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (9.2%)	87.6	195^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.3%		91.2	128^th of 2258 public elementary schools	94.3%	67	84.0	72.0	78.0	87.0	76.0	88.0	84.0	$11,037	$726	$10,312
Global Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	100 N P St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 430-7560	489	31	15.8	80.0%	52 (10.6%)	346 (70.8%)	61 (12.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.3%)	11.7	2110^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.8%		10	2149^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.8%	39	35.0	45.0	40.0	41.0	22.0	42.0	42.0	$13,450	$2,556	$10,893
O. J. Semmes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6975	344	22	15.6	86.3%	34 (9.9%)	258 (75.0%)	23 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.6%)	13.5	2070^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.6%		5.3	2217^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.8%	147	46.0	26.0	32.0	56.0	44.0	35.0	19.0	$14,099	$2,032	$12,067
Warrington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 N Navy Blvd	Pensacola	32507	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7425	253	19	13.3	81.8%	53 (20.9%)	163 (64.4%)	21 (8.3%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.7%)	11.4	2117^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.5%		18.9	1948^th of 2258 public elementary schools	13.7%	169	25.0	46.0	33.0	33.0	52.0	28.0	39.0	$16,454	$2,519	$13,934
C. A. Weis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 N Q St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6888	538	31	17.3	89.4%	45 (8.4%)	420 (78.1%)	28 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.2%)	7	2184^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.5%		10.3	2143^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	5.1%	41	37.0	38.0	21.0	40.0	33.0	26.0	37.0	$11,578	$1,989	$9,588

Frequently Asked Questions about Gulf Breeze Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Gulf Breeze Elementary School?

Students at Gulf Breeze Elementary School are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Gulf Breeze Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Gulf Breeze Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gulf Breeze Middle School
High : Gulf Breeze High School

How many students attend Gulf Breeze Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 865 students attended Gulf Breeze Elementary School.

What district is Gulf Breeze Elementary School in?

Santa Rosa

Is Gulf Breeze Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Gulf Breeze Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 78^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools.

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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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