Myakka River Elementary School Overview (2026 List)

About Myakka River Elementary School

Myakka River Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Port Charlotte, FL, in the Charlotte County School District. The school is a traditional school for grades PK-5 with a strong focus on foundational academic development. Enrollment is reported at 652 students (approximate) based on district estimates. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 15:1, which provides for regular classroom instruction. The student body is composed of approximately 53% male students and 47% female students. State assessment results show that about 55% of students are proficient in math and about 54% in reading. The school is part of Charlotte County Public Schools and has an established enrollment boundary based on surrounding residential areas. This campus resides on a public district network serving growing suburban communities. Homes near the campus often list for close to $320,000, a sign of the steady demand for housing in the Port Charlotte area. Families seeking a regional education option with both academic performance and accessible public school options rate this school as one of the best elementary schools in Florida.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%

Reading 54%

State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 54% in Reading.

43

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

652

Total Students

$66972

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 79.45%

Asian 0.31%

Hispanic 11.04%

Black 2.15%

Two+ Races 6.75%

Native Am. 0%

White

79.45%

Asian

0.31%

Hispanic

11.04%

Black

2.15%

Two+ Races

6.75%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 652

46.78%

305 Female

53.22%

347 Male

Student Population

652 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

652 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Myakka River Elementary School Contact Information

Address

12650 WILLMINGTON BLVD, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33981

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Phone

(941) 624-4338

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Website

http://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/MRE

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Myakka River Elementary School is holding a Community STEM Night on April 20, 2026. Students will showcase interactive science and technology projects. Event to promote hands-on learning and student involvement. Starting March 28, 2026, a new academic enrichment program will launch that will focus on building both math and reading skills.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Myakka River Elementary School unique?

Ans. We offer structured academic programs and student engagement initiatives to promote learning and participation at Myakka River Elementary School.

Q2. Does Myakka River Elementary School provide transportation?

Ans. Myakka River Elementary School offers bus transportation for qualifying students, with routes and stops assigned according to district zoning guidelines.

Q3. What does Myakka River Elementary School do to promote student learning?

Ans. Myakka River Elementary School is committed to supporting student learning through structured classroom instruction, academic intervention programs, and continuous progress monitoring.

Q4. Does Myakka River Elementary School offer health services?

Ans. Myakka River Elementary School provides basic health services that are provided by trained school staff including first aid, health monitoring and coordination with families when needed.

Q5. How do families engage in Myakka River Elementary School?

Ans. Myakka River Elementary School promotes family engagement by way of regular communication, school activities and opportunities for parents to get involved in student activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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