Atwater Elementary

Atwater Elementary serves 853 students in grades PK through 5 in North Port, earning recognition as one of Florida's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranking 504th out of 3,816 schools statewide, Atwater demonstrates strong academic achievement that places it in the 87th percentile across Florida. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14:1 with 61 full-time equivalent teachers, providing students with meaningful individual attention.

Academic performance is solid, with 66% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 64% demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics across grade levels. Atwater Elementary is situated in North Port's 34288 ZIP code, an established community characterized by stability and educational support. The surrounding neighborhood reflects a median household income of $77,440 and median home values of $266,200, with a notably low poverty rate of just 5%.

While 28% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the community demonstrates strong commitment to education through the school's consistently high performance. The school operates within Sarasota County's educational system, benefiting from the resources and oversight of one of Florida's well-regarded school districts. Atwater Elementary sits in North Port's small city environment, offering students a balance of suburban amenities and community connectedness.