Pelican Marsh Elementary School

9480 Airport Rd N
Naples, FL 34109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pelican Marsh Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 690 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5% in FL
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pelican Marsh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Pelican Marsh Elementary School's student population of 690 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

School Rankings

Pelican Marsh Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelican Marsh Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#85 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
86%
52%
85%
52%
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pelican Marsh Elementary School's ranking?
Pelican Marsh Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pelican Marsh Elementary School often compared to?
Pelican Marsh Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vineyards Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pelican Marsh Elementary School?
690 students attend Pelican Marsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pelican Marsh Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pelican Marsh Elementary School?
Pelican Marsh Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pelican Marsh Elementary School offer ?
Pelican Marsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pelican Marsh Elementary School part of?
Pelican Marsh Elementary School is part of Collier School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of School for Students
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Fall Break - No School for Students and Staff
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 09, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day for Students / Early Dismissal
May 29, 2026 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 690 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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