Lavern Gaynor Elementary Naples School Overview (2026 List)

About Lavern Gaynor Elementary

Lavern Gaynor Elementary 2965 44th Terrace SW Naples, FL 34116 operated by Collier County Public Schools It serves students in Prekindergarten through 5. The latest data from NCES reveals the school has an enrollment of 366 students. The student-teacher ratio is 12 to 1, so students are in smaller instructional groups. The gender distribution is approximately 52% female and 48% male. State assessment data shows 52% of students are proficient in math and 47% in reading. The campus functions as a regular public elementary school serving a specific neighborhood area. The school is part of a public district network, and reflects a compact scale of campus with focused local enrollment patterns. Residential properties in this corridor trade near $450,000, placing the area into a mid-range Naples market. It's an up and coming elementary school in Naples compared to the other local schools.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%

Reading 47%

State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 47% in Reading.

28

Full-time Teachers

12 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

332

Total Students

$66972

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.83%

Asian 0.9%

Hispanic 75.3%

Black 14.76%

Two+ Races 0.9%

Native Am. 0.3%

White

7.83%

Asian

0.9%

Hispanic

75.3%

Black

14.76%

Two+ Races

0.9%

Native Am.

0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 332

51.2%

170 Female

48.8%

162 Male

Student Population

332 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

332 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Lavern Gaynor Elementary Contact Information

Address

2965 44TH TER SW, NAPLES, FL 34116

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Phone

(239) 354-2204

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Website

http://www.collierschools.com/lge

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In 2026, Lavern Gaynor Elementary School is receiving some good news, as a number of teachers have been awarded Champions for Learning grants to support new classroom initiatives and student programs. The award acknowledges sustained investment in academic enrichment and innovative teaching across the campus.

FAQ

Q1. Does Lavern Gaynor Elementary offer gifted and talented programs?

Ans. Yes the school has enrichment and gifted programs for students that need to be academically challenged.

Q2. What programs are offered at Lavern Gaynor Elementary School?

Ans. The school provides services as needed such as counseling, academic intervention and special education services .

Q3. What are the opportunities for parent involvement at Lavern Gaynor Elementary?

Q. Yes, there is parental involvement, school events, volunteer programs, and regular communication with teachers.

Q4. Is technology integrated into the education at Lavern Gaynor Elementary?

Ans. Yes, lots of classrooms are using digital tools and resources to improve learning and build technology skills.

Q5. How does the school foster and promote a positive learning environment?

Ans. The school promotes a positive climate by encouraging respectful behavior, diversity and student recognition programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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