Gulf Trace is a public elementary school founded on August 20, 2007, in Holiday, Florida. It was Florida's first Green LEED school and is a part of the Pasco County School System. The school mascot is the "Sea Star" and their school colors are blue and gold.
Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gulf Trace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gulf Trace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gulf Trace Elementary School's student population of 694 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gulf Trace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulf Trace Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2799 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gulf Trace Elementary School's ranking?
Gulf Trace Elementary School is ranked #2799 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gulf Trace Elementary School often compared to?
Gulf Trace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gulfside Elementary School, Sunray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Trace Elementary School?
694 students attend Gulf Trace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Gulf Trace Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulf Trace Elementary School?
Gulf Trace Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulf Trace Elementary School offer ?
Gulf Trace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gulf Trace Elementary School part of?
Gulf Trace Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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