- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sarasota, FL
Oak Park School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120168001857
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Park School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- #13 of 26
- schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Park School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park School ranks #13 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Oak Park School shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120168001857 · Sarasota, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 4.5:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Oak Park School shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Oak Park 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 211
Oak Park School
211 students
What this shows Oak Park School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Park School compares
Oak Park 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 | 4.5:1 | ▼ 75% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Oak Park School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Park 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 | Lower 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 Oak Park 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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Park School
How many students attend Oak Park School?
Oak Park School has 211 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park School is 4.5:1, which is 75% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 71% 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 Oak Park School?
57.3% of students at Oak Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Park School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Park School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Park School?
Oak Park 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 Oak Park School rank among schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park School ranks #13 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 Oak Park 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.