- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Venice, FL
Island Village Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Island Village Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120168003799Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Island Village Montessori School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Venice · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Island Village Montessori School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Island Village Montessori School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Venice, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Island Village Montessori School shrank from 577 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 120168003799 · Venice, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
527 enr · 12.3:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Island Village Montessori School shrank from 577 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Island Village Montessori 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 527
Island Village Montessori School
527 students
What this shows Island Village Montessori School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Island Village Montessori School compares
Island Village Montessori 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.4%
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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Island Village Montessori School is less 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 Island Village Montessori 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Island Village Montessori 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 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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Island Village Montessori School
How many students attend Island Village Montessori School?
Island Village Montessori School has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Venice, FL. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island Village Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Island Village Montessori School is 12.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% 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 Island Village Montessori School?
45.4% of students at Island Village Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Island Village Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Island Village Montessori School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Venice, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Island Village Montessori School?
Island Village Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Island Village Montessori School rank among public schools in Venice?
By Resource Investment Index, Island Village Montessori School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Venice, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Venice on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Island Village Montessori 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.