- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Venice, FL
Taylor Ranch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Ranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120168002792
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Ranch Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Venice · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Ranch Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Ranch Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Venice, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Taylor Ranch Elementary School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 120168002792 · Venice, FL Other · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 13.4:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Taylor Ranch Elementary School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Taylor Ranch 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 844
Taylor Ranch Elementary School
844 students
What this shows Taylor Ranch Elementary School reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor Ranch Elementary School compares
Taylor Ranch 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Florida - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Taylor Ranch 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 Taylor Ranch 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor Ranch 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 (~844 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Ranch Elementary School
How many students attend Taylor Ranch Elementary School?
Taylor Ranch Elementary School has 844 students enrolled. It is a public school in Venice, FL. CCD year-over-year: 901 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Ranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Ranch Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% 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 Taylor Ranch Elementary School?
29.5% of students at Taylor Ranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Ranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Ranch Elementary School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Venice, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Ranch Elementary School?
Taylor Ranch Elementary School 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 Taylor Ranch Elementary School rank among schools in Venice?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Ranch Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Venice on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Taylor Ranch 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.