GOLDEN TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.collierschools.com/gte

484 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Golden Terrace Elementary School is a public school located in Naples, Florida, and is part of the Collier County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to become productive, lifelong learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Naples area. In addition to core academic subjects, Golden Terrace typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities aimed at nurturing the "whole child," including efforts to promote character development and school spirit. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic policies, and district resources through the official Collier County Public Schools website.

484

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOLDEN TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	387
Black	60
Two or More	3

Hispanic
387 (80.0%)
Black
60 (12.4%)
White
34 (7.0%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COLLIER
Phone:	(239)377-7000
Website:	http://www.collierschools.com/gte
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GOLDEN TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GOLDEN TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	48.8%
Male	248	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)