ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SARASOTA school district, located in SARASOTA, FL with about 589 students offering grade levels from 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 52 teachers, ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (941) 361-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SARASOTA, FL 34237-8100
(941) 361-6400
ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SARASOTA, FL with about 589 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SARASOTA
- Total Students:
- 589
- Teachers:
- 52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 589 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 42.3%
- Black or African American
- 28.7%
- White
- 20.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.