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
16:1
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
61%
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Math Proficiency
64%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
55
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Full Time Teachers
55
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Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%
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GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
14%
State Average
20%
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Science
15%
State Average
23%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
602:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.5%
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Female
48.5%
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White
59.5%
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Hispanic
19.9%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/13/2026
Very bad employees They given my child to anyone without notice if they can
3/6/2026
This school have problems to solve problems This school it’s not a 4 star school , employees do not solve problems , they create problems
2/19/2026
The best school! The teachers and staff really care about the kids and know every child by name! They seem to enjoy their job and that goes a long way. We have had the best teachers and my kids have enjoyed going to school each day!
10/6/2025
This school has such a hard time finding qualified teachers. Two years in a row my ESE student is being taught by an unqualified substitute. This school lacks communication and organization. The only time they really care is when their ratings look bad.
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List Price Range
$190K - $767K
Homes For Sale
845
Average Home Value
$372,184
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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Parks in this Area
Atwater Community Park
McKibben Park
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 892 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Atwater Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $372,184. Discover additional schools in the area, like Woodland Middle School, 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.