Veterans Memorial Elementary School
Tel:
(239) 377-8800
Veterans Memorial Elementary School serves 831 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Veterans Memorial Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Veterans Memorial Elementary School's student population of 831 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 831 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Veterans Memorial Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Veterans Memorial Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #318 out of 3633 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 33% |
| Black | 6% | 22% |
| White | 65% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Collier School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Veterans Memorial Elementary School is Gulf Coast High School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is North Naples Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Naples North Naples Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 834 students
0.5 miles
16165 Learning Ln
Naples, FL 34110
(239) 377-4600 0.5 6-8 834 - Bonita Springs Bonita Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 514 students
2.3 miles
10701 Dean St Se
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-0801 2.3 PK-5 514 - Bonita Springs Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 448 students
3.1 miles
28011 Performance Ln
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864 3.1 K-8 448 - Naples Pelican Marsh Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 756 students
3.1 miles
9480 Airport Rd N
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-7900 3.1 PK-5 756 - Bonita Springs Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts Grades: 6-8 | 912 students
3.2 miles
10141 W Terry St
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-4422 3.2 6-8 912
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