Atwater Elementary School teaches approximately 700 kindergarten through 5th grade students in the Sarasota County School District. A true community school, it solicited input from locals for its name, school colors and “team” name, the All-Stars, before opening in 2009-2010. The school also grants public access to its playgrounds during non-school hours. With a vision of Excellence in Academics and Character, Atwater Elementary reinforces the second part through their H.E.A.R.T. program, which stands for the five overarching ideals – hard work, empathy, active learning, respect, and trustworthiness. Students who embody these are honored at the All-Star of the Month recognition ceremony. The school’s test scores and student progress are above the state average, with fewer students per teacher than Florida’s average. Uniforms are required for all students. Third through 5th graders can participate in extracurricular clubs centered on interests like Pokemon, photography and Spanish. Although its official colors are red, white and blue, Atwater is a “green” school, meaning that it has a school-wide recycling program, conservation efforts and is certified as a LEED Silver School by the U.S. Green Building Council. The 35 acre campus is located in a residential area and features basketball courts, a butterfly garden and playgrounds.
Atwater Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
4701 Huntsville Ave,
North Port, FL
Sarasota County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Cynthia Thro
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
14%
State Average
20%
Science
15%
State Average
23%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
602:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
65%
Hispanic
17.3%
Black
9%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/14/2025
I came from other town to see my son on his class room and Kate up front stop me to do it ! She came with a history this and that … she even doesn’t know where my son it’s gets pick up ! How come ???Very poor on communication and until today I don’t know nothing about this school and about the progr...
8/31/2024
I am very impressed with Atwater Elementary school. The principal and staff are very professional and very caring. I have a 4th grader and a Pre-K that attend this school. This is my Pre K student's 1st time attending this school and every day he talks about how much he loves his teachers and the sc...
4/11/2018
Amazing! My older two children went to Atwater years ago and my husband and I loved it so much we send out younger daughters there through the school choice program. It is the best elementary school in the area in my opinion! We love it!!!
7/19/2017
Our son has been in the advanced program at Atwater since Kindergarten. It has been a positive experience for him and for us. We were concerned because we came from a northern state where education is very different. Atwater has been great!
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List Price Range
$195K - $880K
Homes For Sale
980
Average Home Value
$375,764
Median Lot Size
10,018 Sq Ft
% Renters
17%
Average Household Income
$93,965
% of College Grads
27.1%
Median Age
48
Average House Size
1,704 Sq Ft
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Atwater Community Park
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Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park
The Canine Club
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Garden of The Five Senses
Butler Park
Walton Ranch Preserve
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Atwater Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in North Port, FL, in the North Port neighborhood, and is served by the Sarasota County Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 853 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Atwater Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $375,764. Discover additional schools in the area, like Liberty Elementary School, Toledo Blade Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what North Port has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Atwater Elementary School.