Lamarque Elementary School

Lamarque Elementary School serves 1,076 students in grades PK through 5 in North Port's 34286 zip code, making it one of the larger elementary schools in Sarasota County. With 84 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 12.8-to-1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. Academically, Lamarque Elementary demonstrates solid performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks in the 76th percentile statewide at #913 out of 3,816 Florida elementary schools.

Student achievement shows 60% of students performing at proficient or above levels in mathematics, while 56% reach proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. These results reflect the school's commitment to helping students build strong foundational skills across core subjects. The school draws families from a stable residential community where the median household income is $67,867 and median home values reach $273,600.

With a low poverty rate of 7.7% and a quarter of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the neighborhood provides a supportive environment for student learning. Lamarque Elementary sits in North Port's growing small-city setting, serving families in this expanding Sarasota County community.