- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sarasota, FL
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
Federal NCES profile for Imagine School at Palmer Ranch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120168007717Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 26
- schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch has class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine School at Palmer Ranch ranks #7 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120168007717 · Sarasota, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
433 enr · 14.4:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch 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 433
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
433 students
What this shows Imagine School at Palmer Ranch reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imagine School at Palmer Ranch compares
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 88% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Florida - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Imagine School at Palmer Ranch 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 Imagine School at Palmer Ranch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imagine School at Palmer Ranch'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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
How many students attend Imagine School at Palmer Ranch?
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine School at Palmer Ranch?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine School at Palmer Ranch is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Imagine School at Palmer Ranch?
6.5% of students at Imagine School at Palmer Ranch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine School at Palmer Ranch?
The largest demographic group at Imagine School at Palmer Ranch is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine School at Palmer Ranch?
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Imagine School at Palmer Ranch rank among schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine School at Palmer Ranch ranks #7 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 Imagine School at Palmer Ranch, 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.