Pelican Marsh Elementary School

Q: Is Pelican Marsh Elementary School a good school?

Pelican Marsh Elementary School ranks 233 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pelican Marsh Elementary School is a public elementary school in Naples, Florida, serving 709 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Collier County School District, which is ranked 14th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating.

Pelican Marsh Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that are significantly higher than the Collier County and Florida state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 73-84% of Pelican Marsh students were proficient in ELA and 70-84% were proficient in Math, compared to 55-60% and 56-66% at the state level, respectively. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 62% White, 28% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of African American, Asian, and multiracial students. Additionally, Pelican Marsh maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.7% to 14.3% in recent years, which is lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Golden Gate Elementary, Bonita Springs Elementary, and Poinciana Elementary, Pelican Marsh outperforms them in academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. The school's student population is also more racially diverse and has a lower percentage of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a more affluent and diverse community compared to its neighbors. Pelican Marsh's consistent high performance, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years, is particularly impressive and indicates the school is providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

9480 Airport Rd N
Naples, FL 34109

(239) 377-7900

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
233^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,275

Students who attend Pelican Marsh Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pine Ridge Middle School
High:	Barron Collier High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 690

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.6%

Hispanic:

27.5%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pelican Marsh Elementary School ranks better than 89.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.77. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.6%), Hispanic (27.5%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pelican Marsh Elementary School is 13.7, which is the 10^th best among 35 elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Pelican Marsh Elementary School employs 50.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pelican Marsh Elementary School is $14,275. 19 elementary schools in the Collier School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pelican Marsh Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Collier:

SchoolDigger ranks Collier 14^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pelican Marsh Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	95.91	21^st	1688	98.8%
2007	88.75	138^th	1786	92.3%
2008	87.11	161^st	1789	91.0%
2009	84.84	222^nd	1847	88.0%
2010	83.83	246^th	1919	87.2%
2011	89.33	118^th	1985	94.1%
2012	89.55	144^th	1984	92.7%
2013	93.82	70^th	2029	96.6%
2014	92.47	84^th	2064	95.9%
2016	92.65	100^th	2087	95.2%
2017	93.22	71^st	2112	96.6%
2018	93.27	71^st	2118	96.6%
2019	93.15	73^rd	2182	96.7%
2021	95.78	38^th	2247	98.3%
2022	94.89	51^st	2219	97.7%
2023	95.24	42^nd	2240	98.1%
2024	87.77	233^rd	2256	89.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 23, 2015

PME is a wonderful school! They truly care about students, and they want to see students succeed in every aspect of reading, writing, science, math, music, P.E., art, and social studies. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pelican Marsh Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	737	26	10	71	1	n/a	n/a	0	845
1998	837	28	14	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	967
1999	924	26	17	79	1	n/a	n/a	0	1047
2000	877	22	25	83	1	n/a	n/a	0	1008
2001	857	29	25	113	2	n/a	n/a	0	1026
2002	764	8	28	55	2	n/a	n/a	0	857
2003	764	8	28	55	2	n/a	n/a	0	857
2004	787	15	24	75	2	n/a	n/a	0	903
2005	737	18	23	81	0	n/a	n/a	0	859
2006	699	22	17	104	0	n/a	n/a	0	842
2007	619	35	16	133	1	n/a	n/a	28	832
2008	581	36	16	115	1	n/a	n/a	30	779
2009	572	41	18	118	0	n/a	n/a	33	782
2010	581	44	28	126	0	n/a	n/a	35	814
2011	523	31	23	144	2	1	28	0	752
2012	534	43	28	180	2	1	29	0	817
2013	557	45	23	176	1	1	23	0	826
2014	537	33	26	184	2	0	22	0	804
2015	526	25	22	173	1	0	23	0	770
2016	537	22	18	178	0	0	25	0	780
2017	513	22	29	203	1	0	25	0	793
2018	487	25	25	191	1	0	27	0	756
2019	459	24	21	203	1	0	34	0	742
2020	462	20	20	199	1	0	29	0	731
2021	413	15	23	160	1	0	24	0	636
2022	447	25	19	197	1	0	24	0	713
2023	440	19	17	201	0	0	32	0	709
2024	432	19	16	190	0	0	33	0	690

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pelican Marsh Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	845	51.0	16.6	13.4
1998	967	54.0	17.9	13.7
1999	1047	65.0	16.1	16.9
2000	1008	61.0	16.5	15.6
2001	1026	60.0	17.1	16.2
2002	857	56.0	15.3	8.5
2003	857	56.0	15.3	8.5
2004	903	58.0	15.6	10.3
2005	859	59.0	14.6	10
2006	842	50.0	16.8	11.4
2007	832	56.0	14.9	14.8
2008	779	53.0	14.7	16.7
2009	782	53.1	16.0	21.2
2010	814	53.0	15.3	29.7
2011	752	54.0	13.9	29.4
2012	817	57.0	14.3	31.7
2013	826	59.0	14.0	31.2
2014	804	53.0	15.1	33.1
2015	770	53.0	14.5	31.3
2016	780	53.0	14.7	32.1
2017	793	54.0	14.6	30.8
2018	756	56.0	13.5	37.6
2019	742	51.6	14.3	32.9
2020	731	53.1	13.7	33.5
2021	636	49.0	12.9	38.1
2022	713	51.1	13.9	37.2
2023	709	50.2	14.1	29.2
2024	690	50.2	13.7	28.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pelican Marsh Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	845	51.0	16.6	13.4
1998	967	54.0	17.9	13.7
1999	1047	65.0	16.1	16.9
2000	1008	61.0	16.5	15.6
2001	1026	60.0	17.1	16.2
2002	857	56.0	15.3	8.5
2003	857	56.0	15.3	8.5
2004	903	58.0	15.6	10.3
2005	859	59.0	14.6	10
2006	842	50.0	16.8	11.4
2007	832	56.0	14.9	14.8
2008	779	53.0	14.7	16.7
2009	782	53.1	16.0	21.2
2010	814	53.0	15.3	29.7
2011	752	54.0	13.9	29.4
2012	817	57.0	14.3	31.7
2013	826	59.0	14.0	31.2
2014	804	53.0	15.1	33.1
2015	770	53.0	14.5	31.3
2016	780	53.0	14.7	32.1
2017	793	54.0	14.6	30.8
2018	756	56.0	13.5	37.6
2019	742	51.6	14.3	32.9
2020	731	53.1	13.7	33.5
2021	636	49.0	12.9	38.1
2022	713	51.1	13.9	37.2
2023	709	50.2	14.1	29.2
2024	690	50.2	13.7	28.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pelican Marsh Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$297 (2.8%)	$10,132 (97.2%)	$10,429
2019	$423 (3.9%)	$10,447 (96.1%)	$10,870
2020	$401 (3.5%)	$11,174 (96.5%)	$11,574
2021	$531 (4.3%)	$11,790 (95.7%)	$12,321
2022	$779 (6.3%)	$11,681 (93.7%)	$12,461
2023	$1,670 (11.7%)	$12,606 (88.3%)	$14,275

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pelican Marsh Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 73^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 42^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pelican Marsh Elementary School)	88	82	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pelican Marsh Elementary School)	95	85	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Collier)	68	65	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pelican Marsh Elementary School)	79	91	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	58	66	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pelican Marsh Elementary School)	86	95	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	65	73	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pelican Marsh Elementary School)	83	82	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pelican Marsh Elementary School)	86	79	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	67	66	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Pelican Marsh Elementary School)	76	80	4%
5th Grade Science (Collier)	56	62	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	742	709	4.4%
African American	24	19	20.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	21	17	19%
Hispanic	203	201	1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	459	440	4.1%
Two or More Races	34	32	5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.9%	29.2%	3.7%

Schools Near Pelican Marsh Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pelican Marsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9480 Airport Rd N	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7900	690	50	13.7	28.4%	432 (62.6%)	19 (2.8%)	190 (27.5%)	16 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.8%)	87.8	233^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	89.7%		95.2	42^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	98.1%	191	73.0	73.0	74.0				70.0	84.0	83.0				80.0				$14,275	$1,670	$12,606
Vineyards Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6225 Arbor Blvd W	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8700	830	58	14.4	26.1%	463 (55.8%)	43 (5.2%)	252 (30.4%)	26 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	43 (5.2%)	92.4	102^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	95.5%		93.7	71^st of 2240 public elementary schools	96.8%	31	79.0	76.0	75.0				90.0	82.0	82.0				77.0				$13,786	$1,943	$11,843
Osceola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5770 Osceola Trl	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7800	574	36	15.8	34.7%	255 (44.4%)	25 (4.4%)	253 (44.1%)	17 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.0%)	82.9	340^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.9%		88.9	200^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.1%	140	74.0	64.0	66.0				78.0	76.0	72.0				69.0				$13,867	$1,554	$12,314
Naples Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	685 111th Ave N	Naples	34108	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7700	387	33	11.6	49.6%	139 (35.9%)	25 (6.5%)	193 (49.9%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.2%)	79	437^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.6%		71.3	605^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.0%	168	71.0	69.0	62.0				74.0	78.0	65.0				65.0				$19,530	$3,555	$15,975
Veterans Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15960 Veterans Memorial Blvd	Naples	34110	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8800	753	51	14.7	22.7%	506 (67.2%)	27 (3.6%)	172 (22.8%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.5%)	93.2	87^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.1%		93.3	84^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.3%	3	81.0	76.0	75.0				90.0	85.0	84.0				78.0				$12,488	$1,351	$11,137
Laurel Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7800 Immokalee Rd	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7400	1,142	81	14.1	18.0%	767 (67.2%)	37 (3.2%)	244 (21.4%)	46 (4.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (3.9%)	89.9	183^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	91.9%		91.9	118^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.7%	65	79.0	72.0	72.0				86.0	81.0	79.0				72.0				$10,921	$1,244	$9,676
Sea Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 Seagate Dr	Naples	34103	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8300	668	48	13.9	25.0%	403 (60.3%)	17 (2.5%)	190 (28.4%)	17 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.0%)	94	73^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	96.8%		95.6	37^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.3%	36	77.0	82.0	84.0				81.0	87.0	87.0				83.0				$14,027	$1,572	$12,455
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs	Public, Charter	K-8	28011 Performance Ln	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 498-6864	626	29	21.5	51.6%	63 (10.1%)	15 (2.4%)	537 (85.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	5.7	2216^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.8%		12.4	2097^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.4%	119	24.0	6.0	25.0	25.0	17.0	19.0	30.0	7.0	25.0	28.0	57.0	32.0	27.0	15.0	80.0	31.0	$9,356	$770	$8,587
Poinciana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2825 Airport Rd N	Naples	34105	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-8100	484	36	13.5	52.5%	110 (22.7%)	36 (7.4%)	317 (65.5%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	61	842^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	62.7%		70.6	618^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.4%	224	53.0	61.0	56.0				60.0	70.0	65.0				51.0				$17,784	$2,655	$15,129
Bonita Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10701 Dean St SE	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 992-0801	555	27	20.5	62.9%	51 (9.2%)	6 (1.1%)	490 (88.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	21.6	1863^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.4%		38	1386^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.1%	477	36.0	22.0	39.0				47.0	39.0	53.0				36.0				$12,736	$2,899	$9,837

Frequently Asked Questions about Pelican Marsh Elementary School

How many students attend Pelican Marsh Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 690 students attended Pelican Marsh Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Pelican Marsh Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pelican Marsh Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pine Ridge Middle School
High : Barron Collier High School

Is Pelican Marsh Elementary School a good school?

Pelican Marsh Elementary School ranks 233^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pelican Marsh Elementary School?

Students at Pelican Marsh Elementary School are 63% White, 28% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Pelican Marsh Elementary School in?

Collier

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