PEACE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

557 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Peace River Elementary School, located at 4070 Beaver Lane in Port Charlotte, Florida, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Charlotte County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student growth, core academic standards, and the social-emotional development of its primary-grade learners. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies and community resources, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s website reflects its integration into the broader district framework, offering families easy access to essential information such as academic calendars, safety protocols, and parent-teacher resources. As a community-focused institution, Peace River Elementary places a high value on parental involvement and transparent communication. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school aims to cultivate a culture of excellence and inclusivity, ensuring that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to achieve their full potential.

557

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEACE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	138
Black	92
Asian	10
Two or More	50
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
263 (47.2%)
Hispanic
138 (24.8%)
Black
92 (16.5%)
Two or More
50 (9.0%)
Asian
10 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	CHARLOTTE
Phone:	(941)255-7622
Website:	http://yourcharlotteschools.net/pre
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 22

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 95