Alta Vista Elementary School

Alta Vista Elementary in Sarasota welcomes students through a large central entrance.

Alta Vista Elementary School has 473 students in grades PK, K-5.

Alta Vista Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1.

Alta Vista Elementary School is committed to providing a quality education.

Alta Vista Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1050 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota, FL

Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood

Sarasota County Schools

473 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Barbara Shirley

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
56%

Reading Proficiency
55%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

55%

Math Proficiency

56%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

12.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

455:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.7%

Female

48.3%

Hispanic

45.6%

White

27.7%

Black

17.2%

Two or more races

8.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

School Rankings

#184 Niche Standout ES in Florida

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 other

10/13/2024

The school had a bad support system and a lot of the teachers in the later grades were not the best with young children. I feel like they need new teachers to teach the kids, a lot of the time my brother and sister who both go their now dont like it im in high school and they somehow have more homew...

5.0 parent

8/11/2018

My daughter ‘s 1st year as a 1st grader was Great!!!!

5.0 parent

8/2/2016

Alta Vista is such a special place with dedication from the administration that I've never witnessed anywhere else. They are moving fast paced, doing anything that needs to be done, all for the the children's success. Parent University and Eagle Academy has won national recognition and shown how har...

1.0 parent

11/6/2014

Horrible school. According to registrar is a Title IV school where They attend families in most need and also get children with behavior problems. My child was shot with a BB gun. Principal and teachers don't enforce respect and anty-bullying. Have wisdom before you put your child there!

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Alta Vista Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Sarasota, FL and is served by the Sarasota County Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 473 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Alta Vista Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $927,188. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sarasota High School, Riverview High School, Ese Special Programs, and more. Learn more about what Sarasota has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alta Vista Elementary School.

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