- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Suncoast Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sarasota Suncoast Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120168004199Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarasota Suncoast Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sarasota Suncoast Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarasota Suncoast Academy ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Sarasota Suncoast Academy held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 120168004199 · Sarasota, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
823 enr · 16.1:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Sarasota Suncoast Academy held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sarasota Suncoast Academy 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 823
Sarasota Suncoast Academy
823 students
What this shows Sarasota Suncoast Academy reports 823 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sarasota Suncoast Academy compares
Sarasota Suncoast Academy 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 823 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Sarasota Suncoast Academy is less 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 Suncoast Academy 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarasota Suncoast Academy'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 (~823 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sarasota Suncoast Academy
How many students attend Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy has 823 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarasota Suncoast Academy is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher 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 Suncoast Academy?
26.3% of students at Sarasota Suncoast Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sarasota Suncoast Academy is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Sarasota Suncoast Academy rank among elementary schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarasota Suncoast Academy ranks #3 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 Suncoast Academy, 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.