EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CHARLOTTE school district, located in PUNTA GORDA, FL with about 731 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Punta Gorda, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Charlotte County Public Schools district. Situated along Fairway Drive, the school functions as a foundational learning environment for the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills for elementary-aged children.
As part of the Charlotte County school system, East Elementary emphasizes providing a supportive and inclusive educational atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to middle school. The school prioritizes consistent communication with families and leverages district resources to enhance student learning outcomes. Parents and guardians can find detailed information regarding school calendars, academic policies, and campus initiatives through the official district website at [yourcharlotteschools.net/EES](http://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/EES).
For more information, contact EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (941) 575-5475 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982-1857
(941) 575-5475
EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PUNTA GORDA, FL with about 731 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CHARLOTTE
- Total Students:
- 731
- Teachers:
- 44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 731 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.