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SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

4466 FRUITVILLE RD, SARASOTA, FL 34232SARASOTA →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
171
Students
Total enrolled
$14,758
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 27% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 22% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 171 students in grades KG–08 in SARASOTA, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,758 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS is a small elementary in SARASOTA, Florida, serving grades KG–08 with 171 students. The district invests $14,758 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

171
Total Students
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
56%
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution69 male · 102 female
40%
60%
Male 40%Female 60%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility56%
National avg 52% · 95 students
Student Composition
57%
29%
10%
Asian1%
White57%
Hispanic / Latino29%
Black3%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120168008202

Academic Outcomes at SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 24th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 34232

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,758Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,758
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,493
Student Support$2,804
Administration$1,771
Operations$2,214
Other$1,476
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,758 spent per student, an estimated $6,538 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
77%
State government
11.5%
Local (property tax)
77.1%
Federal programs
11.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOLLAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTAYLOR RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+10 more
↓
Middle
SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOLWOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLBOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOLHERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
+4 more
↓
High School
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOLVENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLNORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOLSARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountySarasota County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictSARASOTA →
Phone: (941)377-2278
NCES ID: 120168008202
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SARASOTA seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SARASOTA
High
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
2,597 students · 09–12
● 51 opp35% FRL
High
VENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,584 students · 09–12
31% FRL
High
NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL
2,562 students · 09–12
54% FRL
High
SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL
2,528 students · 09–12
● 44 opp43% FRL
Other
PINE VIEW SCHOOL
1,689 students · 02–12
13% FRL
Elem
LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL
1,411 students · PK–08
35% FRL
High
BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL
1,309 students · 09–12
● 34 opp68% FRL
Mid
SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,278 students · 06–08
● 45 opp26% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4466 FRUITVILLE RD, SARASOTA, FL 34232
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.