SALLIE JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

634 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sallie Jones Elementary School, located in Punta Gorda, Florida, is a public school serving students in Charlotte County. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the holistic development of its students. As part of the Charlotte County Public Schools district, it emphasizes rigorous standards while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by integrating technology into the classroom and promoting a culture of inclusivity and excellence. With a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the wider Punta Gorda community, Sallie Jones Elementary strives to create a safe and nurturing campus where young learners can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Its curriculum is designed to meet individual student needs while adhering to state benchmarks, ensuring all children have the tools necessary to progress through their educational journey.

634

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SALLIE JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	113
Black	62
Asian	10
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	2

White
390 (61.5%)
Hispanic
113 (17.8%)
Black
62 (9.8%)
Two or More
57 (9.0%)
Asian
10 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	CHARLOTTE
Phone:	(941)575-5440
Website:	http://yourcharlotteschools.net/sje
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 13

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 113