ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/ashton

964 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ashton Elementary School, located on Ashton Road in Sarasota, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Sarasota County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills, student character development, and a supportive learning environment.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and academic achievement, often acting as a hub for families in the surrounding area. By utilizing resources provided by the Sarasota County school system, Ashton Elementary focuses on preparing students for middle school through a balanced curriculum that incorporates modern teaching practices, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong emphasis on fostering a positive, inclusive school culture for its diverse student body.

964

Total Students

58.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	703
Hispanic	129
Black	12
Asian	53
Two or More	63
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
703 (72.9%)
Hispanic
129 (13.4%)
Two or More
63 (6.5%)
Asian
53 (5.5%)
Black
12 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)361-6440
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/ashton
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	964
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 3

Kindergarten 136

Grade 1 158

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 167

Grade 4 163

Grade 5 188

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	136
Grade 1	158
Grade 2	149
Grade 3	167
Grade 4	163
Grade 5	188

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	486	50.4%
Male	478	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)