MYAKKA RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

12650 WILLMINGTON BLVD
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33981

www.yourcharlotteschools.net/MRE

608 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Myakka River Elementary School, located in Port Charlotte, Florida, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Charlotte County Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing diverse opportunities for students to explore their interests through various classroom activities and extracurricular programs.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and open communication between parents, teachers, and staff to ensure student success. By utilizing modern educational resources and promoting a culture of inclusivity, Myakka River Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future academic endeavors. Families interested in enrollment, school policies, or current events can find detailed information and updates on the school’s official website at [yourcharlotteschools.net/MRE](http://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/MRE).

608

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MYAKKA RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	491
Hispanic	64
Black	16
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	1

White
491 (80.8 %)
Hispanic
64 (10.5 %)
Two or More
36 (5.9 %)
Black
16 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	CHARLOTTE
Phone:	(941)624-4338
Website:	http://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/MRE
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 13

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 99