East Elementary School

27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 800 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

East Elementary School's student population of 800 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
800 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

East Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#972 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
66%
52%
60%
52%
55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
77%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Elementary School's ranking?
East Elementary School is ranked #972 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are East Elementary School often compared to?
East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sallie Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
800 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of East Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Charlotte School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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