- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Academy of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Sarasota Academy of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120168008202Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarasota Academy of the Arts earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sarasota Academy of the Arts has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarasota Academy of the Arts ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Sarasota Academy of the Arts held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120168008202 · Sarasota, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
193 enr · 12.9:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Sarasota Academy of the Arts held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sarasota Academy of the Arts 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 193
Sarasota Academy of the Arts
193 students
What this shows Sarasota Academy of the Arts reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sarasota Academy of the Arts compares
Sarasota Academy of the Arts 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
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 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Sarasota Academy of the Arts 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 Sarasota Academy of the Arts 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarasota Academy of the Arts'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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sarasota Academy of the Arts
How many students attend Sarasota Academy of the Arts?
Sarasota Academy of the Arts has 193 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarasota Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarasota Academy of the Arts is 12.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% 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 Sarasota Academy of the Arts?
47.4% of students at Sarasota Academy of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarasota Academy of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Sarasota Academy of the Arts is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarasota Academy of the Arts?
Sarasota Academy of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Sarasota Academy of the Arts rank among elementary schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarasota Academy of the Arts ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Sarasota on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Sarasota Academy of the Arts, 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.