ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/altavista

476 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

476

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	217
Black	82
Asian	4
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
217 (45.6 %)
White
132 (27.7 %)
Black
82 (17.2 %)
Two or More
39 (8.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	SARASOTA
Phone:	(941)361-6400
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/altavista
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 32

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	230	48.3%
Male	246	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)