Enrollment
747
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sarasota, FL
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120168003265Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences is a mid-sized charter middle school in Sarasota, Florida, enrolling 747 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 747 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 610 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #206.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students) and Venice Senior High School (2,579 students) alongside Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences.
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 Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences compares
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 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 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 6.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sarasota, which includes Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences.
$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 Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences'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 middle 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 (~747 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
How many students attend Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences?
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences has 747 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sarasota, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences?
31.4% of students at Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences?
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences 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 Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences rank among middle schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences ranks #5 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Sarasota on the city page.
Is Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences a good school?
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences, 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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