Enrollment
547
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bay Haven School of Basics Plus compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus is a mid-sized elementary school in Sarasota, Florida, enrolling 547 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 547 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 608 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #237.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 547 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students) and Venice Senior High School (2,579 students) alongside Bay Haven School of Basics Plus.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bay Haven School of Basics Plus compares
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,753
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sarasota, which includes Bay Haven School of Basics Plus.
$12,753
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.1%
State 11.5%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~547 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bay Haven School of Basics Plus a good school?
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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