Alta Vista Elementary School
#1099 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#18370 of 50,301 nationally
About Alta Vista Elementary School
Alta Vista Elementary School is a public elementary located in Sarasota, in the Sarasota school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 453 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1099th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 453.
There are 31 schools in Sarasota; Alta Vista Elementary School ranks 20th of 31 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)84.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alta Vista Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Alta Vista Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies
Sarasota · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
96 students · 695 m away
Sarasota High School
Sarasota · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,359 students · 698 m away
Southside Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students · 2.2 km away
Tuttle Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students · 2.2 km away
Brookside Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students · 2.8 km away
Sarasota Military Academy
Sarasota · Charter high · Grades 6–12
997 students · 2.9 km away
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
Sarasota · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
747 students · 3.1 km away
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 3.7 km away
Sarasota Academy of the Arts
Sarasota · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
193 students · 3.7 km away
Wilkinson Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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453 students
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453 students
Fairway Elementary School
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452 students
James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
Sherwood Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Alta Vista Elementary School a good school?
Alta Vista Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 59.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1099 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alta Vista Elementary School rank in Florida?
Alta Vista Elementary School ranks #1099 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #18370 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alta Vista Elementary School?
Alta Vista Elementary School had 453 students in 2025.
Is Alta Vista Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Alta Vista Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Alta Vista Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alta Vista Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.