GULF TRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GTES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

611 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gulf Trace Elementary School is a public school located in Holiday, Florida, serving students as part of the District School Board of Pasco County. Situated at 3303 Gulf Trace Blvd, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves as a foundational hub for the local community, striving to prepare its diverse student body for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state educational standards.

As part of the Pasco County school system, Gulf Trace Elementary benefits from the district’s focus on integrating modern technology and innovative instructional strategies into the classroom. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure that students receive the resources and support necessary to thrive both academically and socially. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school works to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning for all its students.

611

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GULF TRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	179
Black	66
Asian	11
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
294 (48.1 %)
Hispanic
179 (29.3 %)
Black
66 (10.8 %)
Two or More
57 (9.3 %)
Asian
11 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PASCO
Phone:	(727)246-3600
Website:	http://GTES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 74