- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sarasota, FL
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus
Federal NCES profile for Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120168002458
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus has class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Haven School of Basics Plus ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120168002458 · Sarasota, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 13.7:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview High
Riverview High School
2,637 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High School
2,579 students
- North Port Hig
North Port High School
2,557 students
- Sarasota High
Sarasota High School
2,359 students
- Pine View Scho
Pine View School
1,752 students
- This school 547
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus
547 students
What this shows Bay Haven School of Basics Plus reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay Haven School of Basics Plus compares
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Florida - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,033
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Bay Haven School of Basics Plus is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay Haven School of Basics Plus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Haven School of Basics Plus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay Haven School of Basics Plus
How many students attend Bay Haven School of Basics Plus?
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus?
42.4% of students at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Haven School of Basics Plus?
The largest demographic group at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Haven School of Basics Plus?
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bay Haven School of Basics Plus rank among elementary schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Haven School of Basics Plus ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Sarasota, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sarasota on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students), Venice Senior High School (2,579 students), and North Port High School (2,557 students). See the Sarasota district page for the complete list.