- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sarasota, FL
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies
Federal NCES profile for Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120168003508Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suncoast School for Innovative Studies ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-27.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.6 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 120168003508 · Sarasota, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
96 enr · 8:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-27.5%). Teacher FTE lost 12.6 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies 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 96
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies
96 students
What this shows Suncoast School for Innovative Studies reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suncoast School for Innovative Studies compares
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 55% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.4%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
White 14.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Largest group: African American at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Suncoast School for Innovative Studies 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 Suncoast School for Innovative Studies 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 Suncoast School for Innovative Studies'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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Suncoast School for Innovative Studies
How many students attend Suncoast School for Innovative Studies?
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies has 96 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suncoast School for Innovative Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Suncoast School for Innovative Studies is 8:1, which is 55% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 49% 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 Suncoast School for Innovative Studies?
77.5% of students at Suncoast School for Innovative Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suncoast School for Innovative Studies?
The largest demographic group at Suncoast School for Innovative Studies is African American at 43.8% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suncoast School for Innovative Studies?
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Suncoast School for Innovative Studies rank among elementary schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Suncoast School for Innovative Studies ranks #2 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 Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, 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.