ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/altavista

453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alta Vista Elementary School is a public school located in Sarasota, Florida, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Sarasota County School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic growth and fostering a supportive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and mathematics, while also integrating character education to help students develop both socially and emotionally.

The school is notably recognized for its unique partnership with the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, often serving as a hub for community-based educational initiatives. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Alta Vista provides various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage families and bridge the achievement gap. With a focus on inclusive practices, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success by cultivating a culture of curiosity and lifelong learning.

453

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	226
Black	74
Asian	5
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
226 (49.9%)
White
109 (24.1%)
Black
74 (16.3%)
Two or More
37 (8.2%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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:	SARASOTA
Phone:	(941)361-6400
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/altavista
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 35

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	215	47.5%
Male	238	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)