Enrollment
422
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sarasota, FL
Wilkinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilkinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120168001855
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkinson Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #16 of 26
- schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilkinson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkinson Elementary School ranks #16 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilkinson Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilkinson Elementary School
Wilkinson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sarasota, Florida, enrolling 422 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Wilkinson Elementary School is leaner than roughly 93% of Florida schools and 40% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 422 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 695 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #174.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (38%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students) and Venice Senior High School (2,579 students) alongside Wilkinson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilkinson Elementary School compares
Wilkinson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$12,753
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 37.7%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Wilkinson Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sarasota, which includes Wilkinson Elementary School.
$12,753
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.1%
State 11.5%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilkinson Elementary School
How many students attend Wilkinson Elementary School?
Wilkinson Elementary School has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sarasota, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 40% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% 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 Wilkinson Elementary School?
64.8% of students at Wilkinson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilkinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilkinson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkinson Elementary School?
Wilkinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilkinson Elementary School rank among schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkinson Elementary School ranks #16 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.
Is Wilkinson Elementary School a good school?
Wilkinson Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Wilkinson 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.
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