Enrollment
527
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Island Village Montessori School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Island Village Montessori School
Island Village Montessori School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Venice, Florida, enrolling 527 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.3:1, Island Village Montessori School is leaner than roughly 88% of Florida schools and 31% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 527 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 631 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #159.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students) and Venice Senior High School (2,579 students) alongside Island Village Montessori School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Island Village Montessori School compares
Island Village Montessori School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,753
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sarasota, which includes Island Village Montessori School.
$12,753
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.1%
State 11.5%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~527 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Island Village Montessori School a good school?
Island Village Montessori School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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