- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sarasota, FL
Triad
Federal NCES profile for Triad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120168003123
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Triad earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 26
- schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Triad has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Triad ranks #2 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Triad held near 115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120168003123 · Sarasota, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 9.6:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Triad held near 115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Triad 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 77
Triad
77 students
What this shows Triad reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Triad compares
Triad 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 46% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 59% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
2
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 94.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.5%
White 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Triad is more 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 Triad 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 Triad'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 (~77 students)
Frequently asked questions about Triad
How many students attend Triad?
Triad has 77 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triad?
The student-teacher ratio at Triad is 9.6:1, which is 46% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% 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 Triad?
82.8% of students at Triad are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Triad?
The largest demographic group at Triad is African American at 45.5% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Triad?
Triad has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Triad rank among schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Triad ranks #2 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 Triad, 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.