LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/lamarque

1,025 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laurel Nokomis School (often referred to as LaMarque Elementary) is a public elementary school located in North Port, Florida, serving students as part of the Sarasota County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the core foundations of literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while nurturing their social and emotional development.

The school community is characterized by its dedication to inclusive education and active parental involvement. With a focus on both high academic standards and student character, LaMarque Elementary provides various resources, technology-integrated classrooms, and extracurricular opportunities to cater to a diverse student body. By maintaining strong lines of communication between faculty, staff, and families, the school strives to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

1,025

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	672
Hispanic	201
Black	73
Asian	11
Two or More	67
American Indian	1

White
672 (65.6%)
Hispanic
201 (19.6%)
Black
73 (7.1%)
Two or More
67 (6.5%)
Asian
11 (1.1%)
American Indian
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:	SARASOTA
Phone:	(941)426-6371
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/lamarque
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,025
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	531
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	125

* 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 32

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 170

Grade 2 151

Grade 3 192

Grade 4 152

Grade 5 183