ROBERT WILLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

14705 THE MASTERS AVE
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34202

www.manateeschools.net/willis

785 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Robert Willis Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, is a highly regarded institution within the School District of Manatee County. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school serves a diverse population of young learners in a modern facility. It places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment, utilizing innovative instructional strategies designed to meet the unique needs of each student while preparing them for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the Lakewood Ranch community, often benefiting from strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere. Robert Willis Elementary focuses on holistic education, encouraging students to participate in various extracurricular activities that promote social-emotional growth, creativity, and leadership. By maintaining a focus on high standards and a partnership between teachers, families, and the local community, the school continues to be a focal point for quality primary education in the region.

785

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROBERT WILLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	514
Hispanic	136
Black	17
Asian	42
Two or More	74
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
514 (65.5%)
Hispanic
136 (17.3%)
Two or More
74 (9.4%)
Asian
42 (5.4%)
Black
17 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	MANATEE
Phone:	(941)316-8245
Website:	http://www.manateeschools.net/willis
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 42

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 123