PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/phillippi

731 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Phillippi Shores Elementary School, located in Sarasota, Florida, is a highly regarded public school within the Sarasota County School District. Known for its strong academic foundation and welcoming campus environment, the school serves a diverse student population and emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience. Phillippi Shores is particularly noted for its focus on cultivating critical thinking, creativity, and community engagement, striving to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is perhaps most widely recognized for its unique **International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme**, which encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. Beyond its rigorous curriculum, Phillippi Shores promotes an inclusive atmosphere through various enrichment programs, arts integration, and extracurricular activities. With its prime location on Tamiami Trail and a dedicated faculty, the school maintains a solid reputation for fostering both academic achievement and personal growth within the Sarasota community.

731

Total Students

52.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	485
Hispanic	136
Black	62
Asian	8
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	1

White
485 (66.3 %)
Hispanic
136 (18.6 %)
Black
62 (8.5 %)
Two or More
39 (5.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)361-6424
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/phillippi
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 2

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	121
Grade 1	106
Grade 2	118
Grade 3	137
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	131

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	381	52.1%
Male	350	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)