How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Marion | Sarasota |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ocala, Florida | Sarasota, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 44,493 | 45,077 |
| Number of Schools | 61 | 59 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Marion | Sarasota |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,180 | $14,033 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.4% | 11.3% |
| State Revenue | 43.3% | 11.5% |
| Local Revenue | 35.3% | 77.1% |
Marion
Federal State Local
Sarasota
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Marion | Sarasota |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.9% | 57.5% |
| African American | 21.1% | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.5% | 25.1% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.9% | 35.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Marion | Sarasota |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 63 | 108 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 10 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 465.1:1 | 421.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.4% | 15.2% |
School Types
Marion
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 51
Sarasota
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 13
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.