- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sarasota, FL
Tatum Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tatum Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120168005734
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tatum Ridge Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #13 of 26
- schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tatum Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum Ridge Elementary School ranks #13 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Tatum Ridge Elementary School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 58.6 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120168005734 · Sarasota, FL Other · MID · TRAD
864 enr · 14.9:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Tatum Ridge Elementary School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 58.6 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tatum Ridge Elementary School 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 864
Tatum Ridge Elementary School
864 students
What this shows Tatum Ridge Elementary School reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tatum Ridge Elementary School compares
Tatum Ridge Elementary School 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Florida - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
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 864 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Tatum Ridge Elementary School 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 Tatum Ridge Elementary School 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tatum Ridge Elementary School'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 other 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 (~864 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tatum Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Tatum Ridge Elementary School?
Tatum Ridge Elementary School has 864 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatum Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tatum Ridge Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% 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 Tatum Ridge Elementary School?
26.0% of students at Tatum Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tatum Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tatum Ridge Elementary School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tatum Ridge Elementary School?
Tatum Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Tatum Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum Ridge Elementary School ranks #13 of 26 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 schools in Sarasota on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Tatum Ridge Elementary School, 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.