At a glance
Reported students
484
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586
Golden Terrace Elementary School: 484 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 411
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Golden Terrace Elementary School
Golden Terrace Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Naples. It is one of 76 current school records connected to Collier. NCES reports 484 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, below the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (80%) and Black (12.4%). English learners represent 41.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Golden Terrace Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 41.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7%
- Hispanic80%
- Black12.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Collier
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lake Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
475 reported students
Tommie Barfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
474 reported students
Shadowlawn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
470 reported students
Lely Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
Poinciana Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
468 reported students
Village Oaks Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
511 reported students
Public schools near Golden Terrace Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavern Gaynor Elementary Elementary · Collier | PK–05 | 366 | 0.3 mi |
| Mike Davis Elementary School Elementary · Collier | PK–05 | 655 | 0.7 mi |
| Herbert Cambridge Elementary School Elementary · Collier | PK–05 | 283 | 1 mi |
| Golden Gate Elementary School Elementary · Collier | PK–05 | 528 | 1 mi |
| Bridgeprep Academy Collier Elementary · Charter · Collier | KG–08 | 261 | 1.4 mi |
| Calusa Park Elementary School Elementary · Collier | PK–05 | 670 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Golden Terrace Elementary School
What grades does Golden Terrace Elementary School serve?
Golden Terrace Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Collier.
How many students attend Golden Terrace Elementary School?
Golden Terrace Elementary School reported 484 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 411 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Golden Terrace Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 484 students and 35.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Golden Terrace Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Golden Terrace Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Collier attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Golden Terrace Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Golden Terrace Elementary School in?
Golden Terrace Elementary School is part of Collier, based in Naples, FL, which operates 76 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Golden Terrace Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lavern Gaynor Elementary (0.3 mi), Mike Davis Elementary School (0.7 mi), Herbert Cambridge Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.