- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Venice, FL
Student Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Student Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120168004203Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Student Leadership Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Venice · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Student Leadership Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Student Leadership Academy ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Venice, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Student Leadership Academy grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 120168004203 · Venice, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
328 enr · 17.3:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Student Leadership Academy grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Student Leadership 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 328
Student Leadership Academy
328 students
What this shows Student Leadership Academy reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Student Leadership Academy compares
Student Leadership Academy is a growing 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Student Leadership 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 Student Leadership 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Student Leadership 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 middle 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Student Leadership Academy
How many students attend Student Leadership Academy?
Student Leadership Academy has 328 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Venice, FL. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Student Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Student Leadership Academy is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Student Leadership Academy?
26.0% of students at Student Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Student Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Student Leadership Academy is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Venice, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Student Leadership Academy?
Student Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Student Leadership Academy rank among middle schools in Venice?
By Resource Investment Index, Student Leadership Academy ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Venice, 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 Venice on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Student Leadership 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.