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 625 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 31% (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 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 31% (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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gulf Trace Elementary School's student population of 625 students has grown by 8% 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
625 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Gulf Trace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulf Trace Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#3058 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
38%
Black
11%
21%
White
48%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gulf Trace Elementary School's ranking?
Gulf Trace Elementary School is ranked #3058 out of 3,662 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?
31% 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?
625 students attend Gulf Trace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Gulf Trace Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gulf Trace Elementary School?
Gulf Trace Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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