- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sarasota, FL
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123004374
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools.
- #24 of 26
- schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School ranks #24 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120123004374 · Sarasota, FL Other · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 14.5:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school 522
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
522 students
What this shows Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School compares
Marjorie G. Kinnan 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$11,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 25.3%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
How many students attend Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School?
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School has 522 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School is 14.5:1, 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 Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School?
65.7% of students at Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School?
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School rank among schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School ranks #24 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 Manatee?
Besides Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.