East Elementary School

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East Elementary School ranks 1351 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Punta Gorda, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 761 students. The school is part of the Charlotte School District, which is ranked 37 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While East Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (78.32%) compared to the surrounding schools, it faces several challenges. The school has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.7% to 32.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, East Elementary School's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Charlotte district and Florida state averages, particularly in 4th and 5th grade. For example, in 2023-2024, only 44% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 56% in the Charlotte district and 55% statewide. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.18% to 55.05% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Interestingly, while East Elementary School's performance is generally lower than the Charlotte district and Florida state averages, some nearby schools, such as Sallie Jones Elementary School and Deep Creek Elementary School, have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting that there may be opportunities to learn from their best practices. Addressing the root causes of the high chronic absenteeism rates and identifying ways to improve academic performance could be crucial in enhancing the overall outcomes for East Elementary School's students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982

(941) 575-5475

District: Charlotte

SchoolDigger Rank:
1351^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,552

Students who attend East Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Punta Gorda Middle School
High:	Charlotte High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 800

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.9%

Hispanic:

15.1%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Elementary School ranks worse than 59.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Charlotte School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.66. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details East Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Charlotte School District. Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), Hispanic (15.1%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 15.6. 6 elementary schools in the Charlotte School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare East Elementary School employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Elementary School is $10,552. 9 elementary schools in the Charlotte School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

East Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Charlotte:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte 37^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	54.46	783^rd	1688	53.6%
2007	59.13	760^th	1786	57.4%
2008	49.63	946^th	1789	47.1%
2009	59.03	792^nd	1847	57.1%
2010	54.70	937^th	1919	51.2%
2011	59.69	848^th	1985	57.3%
2012	70.47	568^th	1984	71.4%
2013	66.63	646^th	2029	68.2%
2014	62.89	747^th	2064	63.8%
2016	64.87	719^th	2087	65.5%
2017	60.41	818^th	2112	61.3%
2018	68.16	653^rd	2118	69.2%
2019	70.79	595^th	2182	72.7%
2021	78.16	469^th	2247	79.1%
2022	66.63	698^th	2219	68.5%
2023	52.43	1034^th	2240	53.8%
2024	39.66	1351^st	2256	40.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	484	5	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
1989	560	15	6	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	592
1990	597	20	8	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	637
1991	561	3	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1992	560	8	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1993	555	9	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	570
1994	603	9	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
1995	591	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
1996	591	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
1997	575	5	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
1998	557	9	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
1999	550	7	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
2000	526	5	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
2001	517	5	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
2002	555	12	4	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
2003	555	12	4	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
2004	524	5	3	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	553
2005	452	4	2	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	478
2006	524	24	3	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	589
2007	479	19	3	34	5	n/a	n/a	23	563
2008	493	16	5	32	3	n/a	n/a	21	570
2009	469	13	2	23	4	n/a	n/a	24	535
2010	502	23	7	35	4	n/a	n/a	17	588
2011	498	18	7	50	1	0	30	0	604
2012	529	31	16	52	5	0	29	0	662
2013	583	21	17	49	3	0	23	0	696
2014	574	30	13	55	3	0	22	0	697
2015	586	25	11	53	4	0	31	0	710
2016	608	16	14	53	4	2	21	0	718
2017	632	10	9	64	4	2	23	0	744
2018	609	13	7	74	3	2	23	0	731
2019	586	12	9	64	2	0	30	0	703
2020	566	13	5	67	2	0	29	0	682
2021	451	14	3	61	3	0	20	0	552
2022	543	15	6	90	2	1	26	0	683
2023	596	12	6	106	4	0	37	0	761
2024	615	14	8	121	4	0	38	0	800

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	508	28.0	18.1	39.4
1989	592	33.0	17.9	39.4
1990	637	35.0	18.2	36.4
1991	572	32.0	17.8	44.8
1992	573	33.0	17.3	46.2
1993	570	32.0	17.8	9.3
1994	623	32.0	19.5	41.6
1995	599	32.0	18.7	42.2
1996	599	32.0	18.7	42.2
1997	584	30.0	19.5	38.4
1998	569	32.0	17.8	41.7
1999	566	30.0	18.9	59.9
2000	537	27.0	19.9	58.3
2001	531	33.0	16.1	61
2002	585	36.0	16.3	61.5
2003	585	36.0	16.3	61.5
2004	553	36.0	15.4	44.3
2005	478	35.0	13.7	31.4
2006	589	36.0	16.4	55.5
2007	563	37.0	15.2	58.5
2008	570	37.0	15.4	67.2
2009	535	45.2	14.1	71.6
2010	588	38.5	15.2	76.2
2011	604	41.0	14.7	69.7
2012	662	43.0	15.3	70.7
2013	696	43.0	16.1	70.4
2014	697	44.0	15.8	68
2015	710	46.0	15.4	69.3
2016	718	45.0	15.9	70.9
2017	744	46.0	16.1	52
2018	731	44.0	16.6	53.4
2019	703	42.0	16.7	57
2020	682	43.0	15.8	50.1
2021	552	38.0	14.5	50.2
2022	683	42.0	16.2	55.1
2023	761	44.0	17.2	52.2
2024	800	51.0	15.6	62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	508	28.0	18.1	39.4
1989	592	33.0	17.9	39.4
1990	637	35.0	18.2	36.4
1991	572	32.0	17.8	44.8
1992	573	33.0	17.3	46.2
1993	570	32.0	17.8	9.3
1994	623	32.0	19.5	41.6
1995	599	32.0	18.7	42.2
1996	599	32.0	18.7	42.2
1997	584	30.0	19.5	38.4
1998	569	32.0	17.8	41.7
1999	566	30.0	18.9	59.9
2000	537	27.0	19.9	58.3
2001	531	33.0	16.1	61
2002	585	36.0	16.3	61.5
2003	585	36.0	16.3	61.5
2004	553	36.0	15.4	44.3
2005	478	35.0	13.7	31.4
2006	589	36.0	16.4	55.5
2007	563	37.0	15.2	58.5
2008	570	37.0	15.4	67.2
2009	535	45.2	14.1	71.6
2010	588	38.5	15.2	76.2
2011	604	41.0	14.7	69.7
2012	662	43.0	15.3	70.7
2013	696	43.0	16.1	70.4
2014	697	44.0	15.8	68
2015	710	46.0	15.4	69.3
2016	718	45.0	15.9	70.9
2017	744	46.0	16.1	52
2018	731	44.0	16.6	53.4
2019	703	42.0	16.7	57
2020	682	43.0	15.8	50.1
2021	552	38.0	14.5	50.2
2022	683	42.0	16.2	55.1
2023	761	44.0	17.2	52.2
2024	800	51.0	15.6	62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$580 (7.9%)	$6,799 (92.1%)	$7,379
2019	$564 (7.1%)	$7,339 (92.9%)	$7,903
2020	$664 (7.6%)	$8,124 (92.4%)	$8,788
2021	$1,099 (10.6%)	$9,293 (89.4%)	$10,392
2022	$907 (9.0%)	$9,123 (91.0%)	$10,030
2023	$1,200 (11.4%)	$9,352 (88.6%)	$10,552

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 595^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1034^th of 2240 Elementary schools	18.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary School)	79	58	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charlotte)	69	55	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)	81	63	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte)	70	61	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary School)	56	53	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Charlotte)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)	55	67	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte)	60	66	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary School)	66	69	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Charlotte)	56	61	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)	69	68	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte)	56	60	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (East Elementary School)	68	44	24%
5th Grade Science (Charlotte)	52	51	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	703	761	8.3%
African American	12	12
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	9	6	33.3%
Hispanic	64	106	65.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	586	596	1.7%
Two or More Races	30	37	23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57%	52.2%	4.9%

Schools Near East Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27050 Fairway Dr	Punta Gorda	33982	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 575-5475	800	51	15.6	62.9%	615 (76.9%)	14 (1.8%)	121 (15.1%)	8 (1.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.8%)	39.7	1351^st of 2256 public elementary schools	40.1%		52.4	1034^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.8%	317	57.0	53.0	44.0	61.0	47.0	42.0	38.0	$10,552	$1,200	$9,352
Baker/Head Start	Public	PK	311 E Charlotte Ave	Punta Gorda	33950	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 575-5470	165	2	82.5	65.5%	65 (39.4%)	41 (24.8%)	32 (19.4%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (14.5%)								(n/a)
Sallie Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1230 Narranja St	Punta Gorda	33950	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 575-5440	658	44	14.9	54.1%	429 (65.2%)	69 (10.5%)	99 (15.0%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (8.1%)	78.3	454^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.9%		76.1	478^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.7%	24	74.0	63.0	68.0	75.0	74.0	58.0	66.0	$11,137	$1,304	$9,833
Deep Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26900 Harbor View Rd	Pt Charlotte	33983	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7535	767	50	15.3	55.5%	502 (65.4%)	78 (10.2%)	122 (15.9%)	14 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.3%)	62.6	808^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.2%		67.7	669^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.1%	139	62.0	51.0	67.0	64.0	62.0	60.0	53.0	$11,212	$1,409	$9,802
Peace River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4070 Beaver Ln	Port Charlotte	33952	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7622	524	38	13.7	73.9%	272 (51.9%)	77 (14.7%)	109 (20.8%)	14 (2.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (9.2%)	19.4	1917^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.0%		29.2	1631^st of 2240 public elementary schools	27.2%	286	35.0	35.0	41.0	39.0	47.0	26.0	37.0	$14,427	$2,322	$12,106
Kingsway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	23300 Quasar Blvd	Port Charlotte	33980	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7590	587	38	15.4	62.9%	326 (55.5%)	77 (13.1%)	124 (21.1%)	15 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	42 (7.2%)	36.4	1448^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.8%		50.5	1083^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	51.7%	365	49.0	53.0	54.0	40.0	54.0	39.0	38.0	$13,378	$1,664	$11,713
Neil Armstrong Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	22100 Breezeswept Ave	Port Charlotte	33952	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7450	784	49	16.0	73.3%	385 (49.1%)	108 (13.8%)	217 (27.7%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (8.0%)	47	1174^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.0%		58.3	881^st of 2240 public elementary schools	60.7%	293	54.0	48.0	51.0	59.0	65.0	47.0	44.0	$11,385	$1,348	$10,038
Meadow Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3131 Lake View Blvd	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7470	669	42	15.9	71.0%	405 (60.5%)	51 (7.6%)	148 (22.1%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (1.0%)	47 (7.0%)	57	924^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.0%		60.5	825^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.2%	99	57.0	45.0	56.0	73.0	54.0	57.0	59.0	$13,344	$1,954	$11,390
Liberty Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 Atwater St	Port Charlotte	33954	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7515	694	40	17.3	71.8%	400 (57.6%)	58 (8.4%)	147 (21.2%)	14 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	69 (9.9%)	60.4	852^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	62.2%		59	867^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.3%	15	59.0	51.0	62.0	63.0	65.0	53.0	58.0	$11,565	$1,490	$10,075
Atwater Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4701 Huntsville Ave	North Port	34288	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 257-2317	853	61	13.9	66.4%	528 (61.9%)	83 (9.7%)	164 (19.2%)	8 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	66 (7.7%)	71	618^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.6%		69.8	632^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	71.8%	14	79.0	62.0	57.0	76.0	64.0	53.0	63.0	$12,288	$1,581	$10,707

Frequently Asked Questions about East Elementary School

How many students attend East Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 800 students attended East Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of East Elementary School attend?

Students who attend East Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Punta Gorda Middle School
High : Charlotte High School

Is East Elementary School a good school?

East Elementary School ranks 1351^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of East Elementary School?

Students at East Elementary School are 77% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is East Elementary School in?

Charlotte

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