Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lavern Gaynor Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lavern Gaynor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lavern Gaynor Elementary School's student population of 301 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lavern Gaynor Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lavern Gaynor Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1484 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
75%
36%
Black
16%
21%
White
7%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lavern Gaynor Elementary School's ranking?
Lavern Gaynor Elementary School is ranked #1484 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lavern Gaynor Elementary School?
301 students attend Lavern Gaynor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lavern Gaynor Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lavern Gaynor Elementary School?
Lavern Gaynor Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lavern Gaynor Elementary School offer ?
Lavern Gaynor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lavern Gaynor Elementary School part of?
Lavern Gaynor Elementary School is part of Collier School District.
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