ATWATER ELEMENTARY

4701 HUNTSVILLE AVE
NORTH PORT, FL 34288

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/atwater

892 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Atwater Elementary, located in North Port, Florida, is a public school serving students in Sarasota County. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience that focuses on the foundational development of students in grades Pre-K through fifth. The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, aiming to foster critical thinking, literacy, and a well-rounded skill set in a supportive environment.

Beyond the classroom, Atwater Elementary emphasizes the importance of a positive school culture and active parental involvement. The school frequently leverages its digital resources and community partnerships to enhance student learning and communication with families. As a member of the Sarasota County School District, Atwater is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by maintaining high expectations and utilizing modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

892

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ATWATER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	558
Hispanic	177
Black	82
Asian	4
Two or More	65
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
558 (62.6%)
Hispanic
177 (19.8%)
Black
82 (9.2%)
Two or More
65 (7.3%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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)257-2317
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/atwater
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	892
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	116

* 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 20

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 159

Grade 3 158

Grade 4 148

Grade 5 148

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ATWATER ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	120
Grade 1	139
Grade 2	159
Grade 3	158
Grade 4	148
Grade 5	148

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ATWATER ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	433	48.5%
Male	459	51.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th