WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/wilkinson

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wilkinson Elementary School, located in Sarasota, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Sarasota County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards, complemented by various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young learners and help them build foundational skills in reading, mathematics, science, and the arts.

The school is committed to community involvement and maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Sarasota area. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and information regarding faculty and administration. Wilkinson Elementary aims to create a safe and inclusive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while preparing for success in their future academic endeavors.

460

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	162
Black	65
Asian	4
Two or More	34

White
195 (42.4 %)
Hispanic
162 (35.2 %)
Black
65 (14.1 %)
Two or More
34 (7.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

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)361-6477
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/wilkinson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 47

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	47
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	43.3%
Male	261	56.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)