Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
#1132 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#18915 of 50,301 nationally
About Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is a charter elementary school located in Naples, in the Collier school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 681 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1132nd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 681.
There are 46 schools in Naples; Gulf Coast Charter Academy South ranks 26th of 44 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gulf Coast Charter Academy South by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mason Classical Academy
Naples · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,509 students · 946 m away
East Naples Middle School
Naples · Public middle · Grades 6–8
875 students · 1.6 km away
Shadowlawn Elementary School
Naples · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students · 2.3 km away
Poinciana Elementary School
Naples · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students · 3.0 km away
Lake Park Elementary School
Naples · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 3.0 km away
Gulfview Middle School
Naples · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students · 3.5 km away
Naples High School
Naples · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,535 students · 3.6 km away
Bridgeprep Academy Collier
Naples · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
261 students · 4.9 km away
Calusa Park Elementary School
Naples · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students · 5.1 km away
Avalon Elementary School
Naples · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 5.1 km away
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687 students
Lincoln-Marti Charter School (Little Havana Campus)
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Clay Charter Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gulf Coast Charter Academy South a good school?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South has a Success Index (US) of 58.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1132 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gulf Coast Charter Academy South rank in Florida?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South ranks #1132 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #18915 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gulf Coast Charter Academy South?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South had 681 students in 2025.
Is Gulf Coast Charter Academy South a elementary school or a high school?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is classified as a elementary school covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Gulf Coast Charter Academy South?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gulf Coast Charter Academy South; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.