GOCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/gocio

654 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gocio Elementary School, located on Gocio Road in Sarasota, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Sarasota County School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and literacy. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a diverse curriculum and dedicated instructional staff.

Beyond its core academic program, Gocio Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, viewing these as essential pillars for student success. The school provides various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at nurturing the "whole child," preparing students for middle school and beyond. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, families, and the surrounding Sarasota community, Gocio Elementary strives to maintain a stable, high-quality learning experience for its diverse student population.

654

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	390
Black	99
Asian	7
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Hispanic
390 (59.6%)
White
131 (20.0%)
Black
99 (15.1%)
Two or More
26 (4.0%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
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)361-6405
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/gocio
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	475
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 71

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 115