Sarasota County Schools explores school repurposing, possibly closing Wilkinson Elementary

The Brief

  • Sarasota County Schools is exploring ways to combat a flattening enrollment rate district wide.
  • There are talks of repurposing Wilkinson Elementary School and sending just more than 300 students at the school to three nearby elementary schools.
  • Parents are fighting to keep their beloved community school open.

SARASOTA, Fla. In Sarasota County, new homes are still being built, and more families keep moving in. Despite the increase in population, Sarasota County Schools said enrollment is flattening.

What we know:

At Wilkinson Elementary, the district said enrollment is down so much over the last few years they may have to close the school and look at other options for the property.

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