At a glance
Reported students
813
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
635
Cranberry Elementary School: 813 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 705
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Cranberry Elementary School
Cranberry Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in North Port. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Sarasota. NCES reports 813 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.1%). English learners represent 8.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cranberry Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.6%
- Hispanic22.1%
- Black7.6%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sarasota
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sarasota Suncoast Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
823 reported students
Toledo Blade Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
841 reported students
Taylor Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
844 reported students
Tatum Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
864 reported students
Glenallen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
749 reported students
Lakeview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
741 reported students
Public schools near Cranberry Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo Blade Elementary School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 841 | 2.6 mi |
| Lamarque Elementary School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 1,025 | 2.8 mi |
| Glenallen Elementary School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 749 | 3.3 mi |
| Atwater Elementary Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 892 | 5 mi |
| Liberty Elementary School Elementary · Charlotte | PK–05 | 764 | 5.3 mi |
| Meadow Park Elementary School Elementary · Charlotte | PK–05 | 708 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cranberry Elementary School
What grades does Cranberry Elementary School serve?
Cranberry Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sarasota.
How many students attend Cranberry Elementary School?
Cranberry Elementary School reported 813 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 705 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cranberry Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 813 students and 55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cranberry Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cranberry Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sarasota attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cranberry Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cranberry Elementary School in?
Cranberry Elementary School is part of Sarasota, based in Sarasota, FL, which operates 65 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cranberry Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Toledo Blade Elementary School (2.6 mi), Lamarque Elementary School (2.8 mi), Glenallen Elementary School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.