Calusa Park Elementary School

Q: Is Calusa Park Elementary School a good school?

Calusa Park Elementary School ranks 807 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Calusa Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Naples, Florida, serving 707 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.

Calusa Park stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (54.31%) and African American (21.07%) students compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly above the Collier County and Florida state averages, as seen in the 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 70%, which is higher than the county (61%) and state (53%) averages. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.7% in 2019-2020 to 15.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Interestingly, while Calusa Park's academic performance is generally strong, some nearby schools, such as Avalon Elementary and Herbert Cambridge Elementary, have lower proficiency rates in certain subjects and grade levels. Additionally, Calusa Park's spending per student has increased from $12,802 in 2020-2021 to $14,649 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average, and the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.0 to 14.9 over the past few years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4600 Santa Barbara Blvd
Naples, FL 34104

(239) 377-6400

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
807^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,649

Students who attend Calusa Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Naples Middle School
High:	Lely High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 679

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.6%

African American:

22.7%

White:

17.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Calusa Park Elementary School ranks better than 64.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 14^th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.6. (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 Student population at Calusa Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.6%), African American (22.7%), White (17.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calusa Park Elementary School is 14, which is the 12^th best among 35 elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Calusa Park Elementary School employs 48.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calusa Park Elementary School is $14,649. 17 elementary schools in the Collier School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Calusa Park 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 Calusa Park Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	70.45	507^th	1688	70.0%
2007	55.65	832^nd	1786	53.4%
2008	56.53	819^th	1789	54.2%
2009	65.96	636^th	1847	65.6%
2010	63.78	738^th	1919	61.5%
2011	58.95	865^th	1985	56.4%
2012	65.69	678^th	1984	65.8%
2013	65.93	663^rd	2029	67.3%
2014	69.12	599^th	2064	71.0%
2016	66.84	681^st	2087	67.4%
2017	58.36	860^th	2112	59.3%
2018	66.04	707^th	2118	66.6%
2019	60.83	823^rd	2182	62.3%
2021	66.13	733^rd	2247	67.4%
2022	69.73	632^nd	2219	71.5%
2023	67.09	688^th	2240	69.3%
2024	62.60	807^th	2256	64.2%

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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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Enrollment information for Calusa Park Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	495	122	6	276	0	n/a	n/a	0	899
2003	495	122	6	276	0	n/a	n/a	0	899
2004	504	106	8	296	0	n/a	n/a	0	914
2005	508	122	16	357	1	n/a	n/a	0	1004
2006	521	167	21	405	1	n/a	n/a	0	1115
2007	452	166	19	362	0	n/a	n/a	66	1065
2008	385	126	22	361	1	n/a	n/a	59	954
2009	350	104	18	275	1	n/a	n/a	50	798
2010	365	128	15	289	1	n/a	n/a	47	845
2011	362	160	14	318	13	1	33	0	901
2012	352	186	20	358	8	2	35	0	961
2013	346	166	21	382	6	1	28	0	950
2014	309	159	26	384	1	0	30	0	909
2015	261	154	26	398	1	0	29	0	869
2016	245	131	22	414	2	0	29	0	843
2017	214	118	19	388	3	0	23	0	765
2018	196	95	14	365	1	1	18	0	690
2019	175	96	11	371	1	0	13	0	667
2020	166	96	13	365	0	0	21	0	661
2021	146	119	12	321	0	0	16	0	614
2022	131	150	11	365	0	0	21	0	678
2023	141	149	15	384	0	0	18	0	707
2024	119	154	13	371	0	0	22	0	679

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 Calusa Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	899	50.0	18.0	53.3
2003	899	50.0	18.0	53.3
2004	914	57.0	16.0	50.8
2005	1004	64.0	15.7	50
2006	1115	71.0	15.7	43.4
2007	1065	72.0	14.8	49.8
2008	954	66.0	14.5	50.3
2009	798	63.4	13.6	50.3
2010	845	54.0	15.6	55.1
2011	901	55.5	16.2	60
2012	961	64.6	14.8	58.8
2013	950	67.0	14.1	60.4
2014	909	63.0	14.4	64.4
2015	869	58.0	14.9	63.3
2016	843	55.0	15.3	68.4
2017	765	50.0	15.3	60.9
2018	690	50.0	13.8	71.6
2019	667	47.6	13.9	67.8
2020	661	50.4	13.0	70.5
2021	614	47.0	13.0	76.9
2022	678	49.2	13.7	79.5
2023	707	47.4	14.9	61.5
2024	679	48.2	14.0	58.9

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 Calusa Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	899	50.0	18.0	53.3
2003	899	50.0	18.0	53.3
2004	914	57.0	16.0	50.8
2005	1004	64.0	15.7	50
2006	1115	71.0	15.7	43.4
2007	1065	72.0	14.8	49.8
2008	954	66.0	14.5	50.3
2009	798	63.4	13.6	50.3
2010	845	54.0	15.6	55.1
2011	901	55.5	16.2	60
2012	961	64.6	14.8	58.8
2013	950	67.0	14.1	60.4
2014	909	63.0	14.4	64.4
2015	869	58.0	14.9	63.3
2016	843	55.0	15.3	68.4
2017	765	50.0	15.3	60.9
2018	690	50.0	13.8	71.6
2019	667	47.6	13.9	67.8
2020	661	50.4	13.0	70.5
2021	614	47.0	13.0	76.9
2022	678	49.2	13.7	79.5
2023	707	47.4	14.9	61.5
2024	679	48.2	14.0	58.9

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 Calusa Park Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$573 (5.6%)	$9,600 (94.4%)	$10,173
2019	$730 (6.8%)	$9,934 (93.2%)	$10,664
2020	$772 (6.0%)	$12,101 (94.0%)	$12,874
2021	$981 (7.7%)	$11,822 (92.3%)	$12,802
2022	$1,444 (10.8%)	$11,921 (89.2%)	$13,366
2023	$2,156 (14.7%)	$12,493 (85.3%)	$14,649

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Calusa Park 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 823^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 688^th of 2240 Elementary schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Calusa Park Elementary School)	65	62	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Calusa Park Elementary School)	75	75
3rd Grade Mathematics (Collier)	68	65	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Calusa Park Elementary School)	56	63	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	58	66	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Calusa Park Elementary School)	64	66	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	65	73	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Calusa Park Elementary School)	58	57	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Calusa Park Elementary School)	69	61	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	67	66	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Calusa Park Elementary School)	49	64	15%
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	667	707	6%
African American	96	149	55.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	11	15	36.4%
Hispanic	371	384	3.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	175	141	19.4%
Two or More Races	13	18	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.8%	61.5%	6.2%

Schools Near Calusa Park 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
Calusa Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Santa Barbara Blvd	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6400	679	48	14.0	58.9%	119 (17.5%)	154 (22.7%)	371 (54.6%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	62.6	807^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.2%		67.1	688^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.3%	119	55.0	52.0	57.0				63.0	62.0	63.0				70.0				$14,649	$2,156	$12,493
Bridgeprep Academy Collier	Public, Charter	K-8	3161 Santa Barbara Blvd	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 677-4211	279	14	19.9	78.1%	47 (16.8%)	40 (14.3%)	186 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	15.1	2031^st of 2256 public elementary schools	10.0%		19	1934^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.7%	97	33.0	33.0	39.0	38.0	32.0	29.0	33.0	21.0	31.0	33.0	32.0		38.0	24.0	33.0	58.0	$12,542	$1,061	$11,481
Mike Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3215 Magnolia Pond Dr	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-9000	583	48	12.1	69.6%	51 (8.7%)	124 (21.3%)	381 (65.4%)	7 (1.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	37	1431^st of 2256 public elementary schools	36.6%		48	1138^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.2%	293	42.0	38.0	44.0				61.0	55.0	49.0				44.0				$16,011	$3,729	$12,284
Lavern Gaynor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2965 44th Terrace SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 354-2204	332	28	12.0	68.1%	26 (7.8%)	49 (14.8%)	250 (75.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	41.9	1295^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.6%		38.4	1376^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.6%	81	47.0	39.0	32.0				53.0	69.0	63.0				47.0				$17,189	$2,718	$14,471
Golden Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2711 44th Ter SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-7000	480	32	14.9	63.8%	38 (7.9%)	54 (11.3%)	383 (79.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	32.6	1544^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.6%		42.3	1276^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.0%	268	35.0	52.0	38.0				33.0	64.0	50.0				38.0				$15,892	$2,708	$13,184
Herbert Cambridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5055 20th Place SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 354-2259	288	27	10.7	65.3%	18 (6.3%)	44 (15.3%)	222 (77.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	46.6	1182^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	47.6%		54.9	971^st of 2240 public elementary schools	56.7%	211	41.0	40.0	53.0				52.0	67.0	60.0				54.0				$17,300	$2,593	$14,706
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South	Public, Charter	K-8	215 Airport Pulling Rd N	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 784-1539	679	41	16.5	45.4%	156 (23.0%)	126 (18.6%)	375 (55.2%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.2%)	25.1	1761^st of 2256 public elementary schools	21.9%		31.2	1577^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.6%	184	43.0	31.0	35.0	51.0	61.0	50.0	46.0	52.0	26.0	51.0	68.0	26.0	31.0	57.0	49.0	73.0	$9,540	$249	$9,291
Lely Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8125 Lely Cultural Pkwy	Naples	34113	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-7500	526	33	16.1	56.8%	97 (18.4%)	152 (28.9%)	242 (46.0%)	8 (1.5%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.4%)	52	1044^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.7%		49.5	1106^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.6%	62	48.0	50.0	53.0				68.0	53.0	57.0				54.0				$16,504	$3,275	$13,228
Golden Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4911 20th Pl SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6900	523	30	17.2	63.9%	46 (8.8%)	94 (18.0%)	377 (72.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	53	1019^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.8%		61.3	809^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.9%	210	34.0	47.0	44.0				60.0	75.0	65.0				62.0				$16,471	$3,349	$13,121
Shadowlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2161 Shadowlawn Dr	Naples	34112	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-8400	465	36	13.0	65.4%	70 (15.1%)	51 (11.0%)	324 (69.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	47.8	1148^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.1%		52.7	1027^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.2%	121	48.0	41.0	46.0				56.0	64.0	68.0				52.0				$18,665	$3,219	$15,446

Frequently Asked Questions about Calusa Park Elementary School

How many students attend Calusa Park Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 679 students attended Calusa Park Elementary School.

What district is Calusa Park Elementary School in?

Collier

Is Calusa Park Elementary School a good school?

Calusa Park Elementary School ranks 807^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Calusa Park Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Calusa Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Naples Middle School
High : Lely High School

What is the racial makeup of Calusa Park Elementary School?

Students at Calusa Park Elementary School are 55% Hispanic, 23% African American, 18% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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