NEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

22100 BREEZESWEPT AVE
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952

www.yourcharlotteschools.net/nae

780 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Neil Armstrong Elementary School, located on Breezeswept Avenue in Port Charlotte, Florida, is a public primary educational institution serving the local community within the Charlotte County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of the legendary astronaut, a theme often reflected in its commitment to fostering curiosity, academic growth, and foundational learning skills among its diverse student population.

The school provides a comprehensive educational program designed to support students in their formative years, typically encompassing grades Pre-K through 5. Beyond core academics, the school environment focuses on character development and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. By utilizing district-aligned curricula and maintaining a focus on individual student success, Neil Armstrong Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, serving as a central hub for neighborhood families in the Port Charlotte area.

780

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	222
Black	97
Asian	6
Two or More	56

White
399 (51.2 %)
Hispanic
222 (28.5 %)
Black
97 (12.4 %)
Two or More
56 (7.2 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)

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:	CHARLOTTE
Phone:	(941)255-7450
Website:	http://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/nae
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 29

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 158

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 107