- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sarasota, FL
Fruitville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fruitville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120168001843
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fruitville Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 26
- schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fruitville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitville Elementary School ranks #8 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Fruitville Elementary School held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 120168001843 · Sarasota, FL Other · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 11.2:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Fruitville Elementary School held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fruitville 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 704
Fruitville Elementary School
704 students
What this shows Fruitville Elementary School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fruitville Elementary School compares
Fruitville Elementary School 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Fruitville 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 Fruitville 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 | Similar 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 Fruitville 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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fruitville Elementary School
How many students attend Fruitville Elementary School?
Fruitville Elementary School has 704 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruitville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruitville Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% 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 Fruitville Elementary School?
49.7% of students at Fruitville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fruitville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fruitville Elementary School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fruitville Elementary School?
Fruitville 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 Fruitville Elementary School rank among schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitville 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 Fruitville 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.