GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SARASOTA school district, located in VENICE, FL with about 605 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 46 teachers, GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 700 Center Road in Venice, Florida, is a public elementary school serving the Sarasota County School District. As a staple of the local Venice community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and social-emotional growth for students in grades PK through 5. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for future academic success while encouraging community involvement.

The school is known for its commitment to high standards and personalized instruction, utilizing the resources and curriculum framework provided by the Sarasota County School system. Garden Elementary prioritizes parent-teacher collaboration and active engagement through its PTA and various volunteer programs. By focusing on both core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—and character development, Garden Elementary seeks to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel empowered to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (941) 486-2110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 CENTER RD
VENICE, FL 34285-4807
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GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in VENICE, FL with about 605 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SARASOTA
Total Students:
605
Teachers:
46
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 eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 605 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
76.4%
Hispanic/Latino
13.9%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian
2.1%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

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.