- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sarasota, FL
Tuttle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tuttle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120168001849
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuttle Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools.
- #21 of 26
- schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuttle Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuttle Elementary School ranks #21 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Tuttle Elementary School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 120168001849 · Sarasota, FL Other · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 14.5:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Tuttle Elementary School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tuttle 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 698
Tuttle Elementary School
698 students
What this shows Tuttle Elementary School reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuttle Elementary School compares
Tuttle 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 698 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: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
White 17.8%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Tuttle Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Tuttle Elementary School 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 Tuttle 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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tuttle Elementary School
How many students attend Tuttle Elementary School?
Tuttle Elementary School has 698 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuttle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuttle Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% 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 Tuttle Elementary School?
74.6% of students at Tuttle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuttle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tuttle Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuttle Elementary School?
Tuttle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Tuttle Elementary School rank among schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuttle Elementary School ranks #21 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 Tuttle 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.