Enrollment
813
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Port, FL
Cranberry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cranberry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120168004142
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cranberry Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in North Port · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Florida
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cranberry Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cranberry Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in North Port, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cranberry Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cranberry Elementary School
Cranberry Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Port, Florida, enrolling 813 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.2% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 813 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 1,005 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #216.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 813 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% 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 Cranberry Elementary School.
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 Cranberry Elementary School compares
Cranberry Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
813
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Florida - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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 813 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Cranberry Elementary School 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 Cranberry Elementary School.
$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 Cranberry Elementary School 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cranberry Elementary School'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 other 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 (~813 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cranberry Elementary School
How many students attend Cranberry Elementary School?
Cranberry Elementary School has 813 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Port, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cranberry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cranberry Elementary School is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Cranberry Elementary School?
57.2% of students at Cranberry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cranberry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cranberry Elementary School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in North Port, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cranberry Elementary School?
Cranberry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Cranberry Elementary School rank among schools in North Port?
By Resource Investment Index, Cranberry Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in North Port, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Port on the city page.
Is Cranberry Elementary School a good school?
Cranberry Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 Cranberry Elementary School, 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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