- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sarasota, FL
Dreamers Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dreamers Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120168008870Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dreamers Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dreamers Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dreamers Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+149 students YoY
Dreamers Academy grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+51.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+149 students YoY 120168008870 · Sarasota, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
519 enr · 22.6:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Dreamers Academy grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+51.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dreamers Academy 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 519
Dreamers Academy
519 students
What this shows Dreamers Academy reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dreamers Academy compares
Dreamers Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
White 20.8%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Dreamers Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dreamers Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dreamers Academy'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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dreamers Academy
How many students attend Dreamers Academy?
Dreamers Academy has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), up 149.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dreamers Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dreamers Academy is 22.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dreamers Academy?
60.5% of students at Dreamers Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dreamers Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dreamers Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dreamers Academy?
Dreamers Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dreamers Academy rank among elementary schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Dreamers Academy ranks #5 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 Dreamers Academy, 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.