ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/ashton

1,046 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ashton Elementary School, located on Ashton Road in Sarasota, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Sarasota County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills, student character development, and a supportive learning environment.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and academic achievement, often acting as a hub for families in the surrounding area. By utilizing resources provided by the Sarasota County school system, Ashton Elementary focuses on preparing students for middle school through a balanced curriculum that incorporates modern teaching practices, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong emphasis on fostering a positive, inclusive school culture for its diverse student body.

1,046

Total Students

69.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	742
Hispanic	122
Black	17
Asian	69
Two or More	93
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
742 (70.9 %)
Hispanic
122 (11.7 %)
Two or More
93 (8.9 %)
Asian
69 (6.6 %)
Black
17 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
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)361-6440
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/ashton
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,046
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 3

Kindergarten 136

Grade 1 186

Grade 2 157

Grade 3 181

Grade 4 184

Grade 5 199

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	136
Grade 1	186
Grade 2	157
Grade 3	181
Grade 4	184
Grade 5	199

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	528	50.5%
Male	518	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)