Gulf Gate Elementary School
#469 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#7196 of 50,301 nationally
About Gulf Gate Elementary School
Gulf Gate Elementary School is a public elementary located in Sarasota, in the Sarasota school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 596 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 469th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 596.
There are 31 schools in Sarasota; Gulf Gate Elementary School ranks 12th of 31 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
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 Gate Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gulf Gate Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Riverview High School
Sarasota · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,637 students · 2.6 km away
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
Sarasota · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
433 students · 2.7 km away
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Sarasota · Public high · Grades 9–12
556 students · 3.0 km away
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students · 3.3 km away
Wilkinson Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students · 3.3 km away
Sarasota Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,290 students · 4.0 km away
Ashton Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
964 students · 4.5 km away
Brookside Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students · 4.6 km away
Southside Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students · 5.7 km away
Brentwood Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students · 6.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Apollo Elementary School
Titusville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
596 students
Cordova Park Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades K–6
596 students
Beverly Shores Elementary School
Leesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
Citrus Grove Elementary
Palm City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary
ST Augustine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
Enterprise Elementary School
Cocoa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
597 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gulf Gate Elementary School a good school?
Gulf Gate Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 76.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #469 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 Gate Elementary School rank in Florida?
Gulf Gate Elementary School ranks #469 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #7196 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gulf Gate Elementary School?
Gulf Gate Elementary School had 596 students in 2025.
Is Gulf Gate Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Gulf Gate Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gulf Gate Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gulf Gate Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.