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Gulf Gate Elementary School

Sarasota, Florida · Grades PreK to 5 · Sarasota

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About Gulf Gate Elementary School

Gulf Gate Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Sarasota, Florida. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 596 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Sarasota. There are about 13.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (45 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area. Within 5 miles there are 30 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 57 schools in Sarasota School District.

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School facts

Address	6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
Phone	(941) 361-6499
School district	Sarasota
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	596
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	45
Students per teacher	13.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Sarasota County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120168001854). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Gulf Gate Elementary School serve?

Gulf Gate Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Gulf Gate Elementary School?

Gulf Gate Elementary School reported 596 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Gate Elementary School?

About 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 596 students and 45 teachers in federal data.

Is Gulf Gate Elementary School a public or charter school?

Gulf Gate Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Gulf Gate Elementary School in?

Gulf Gate Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/sarasota-school-district/

Where is Gulf Gate Elementary School located?

Gulf Gate Elementary School is at 6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231. The phone number is (941) 361-6499.

How many other schools are near Gulf Gate Elementary School?

There are 30 other schools within 5 miles of Gulf Gate Elementary School in our directory.