- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sarasota, FL
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emma E. Booker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120168002904
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emma E. Booker Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 26
- schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Emma E. Booker Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emma E. Booker Elementary School ranks #8 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Emma E. Booker Elementary School shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 120168002904 · Sarasota, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 10.7:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Emma E. Booker Elementary School shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Emma E. Booker Elementary School 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 451
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Emma E. Booker Elementary School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emma E. Booker Elementary School compares
Emma E. Booker Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 68% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 13.5%
White 12.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Emma E. Booker Elementary School 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 Emma E. Booker 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 Emma E. Booker Elementary School'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 other 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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emma E. Booker Elementary School
How many students attend Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma E. Booker Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 40% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% 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 Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
87.6% of students at Emma E. Booker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emma E. Booker Elementary School is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Emma E. Booker Elementary School rank among schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Emma E. Booker Elementary School ranks #8 of 26 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 schools in Sarasota on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Emma E. Booker 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.