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
15:1
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
15:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
12%
State Average
22%
Science
17%
State Average
26%
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%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
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!
8/31/2016
Is a great school, staff is very professional, teachers are great! Clean and safe school!
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Map
Attendance Zone
About North Port
List Price Range
$217K - $774K
Homes For Sale
896
Average Home Value
$351,877
Median Lot Size
10,018 Sq Ft
% Renters
19%
Household Income
$87,631
% of College Grads
22.4%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
1,710 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
20.0%
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Homes for Rent
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$1,407 - $2,634 per month
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Atwater Community Park
McKibben Park
Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park
The Canine Club
Blue Ridge Park
Highland Ridge Park
Garden of The Five Senses
Butler Park
Walton Ranch Preserve
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