At a glance
Reported students
433
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
635
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch: 433 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
14.3:1 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
- 407
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Sarasota. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Sarasota. NCES reports 433 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, 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 (48.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (41.1%). English learners represent 12% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. 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 Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.25 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
- 12%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 3.5%
- 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
- White48.5%
- Hispanic41.1%
- Black2.1%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
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.
Wilkinson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
422 reported students
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
451 reported students
Alta Vista Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
453 reported students
College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park
Elementary · Grades KG–08
409 reported students
Dreamers Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
519 reported students
Island Village Montessori School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
527 reported students
Public schools near Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Elementary School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 964 | 1.4 mi |
| Gulf Gate Elementary School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 596 | 1.7 mi |
| Wilkinson Elementary School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 422 | 2.2 mi |
| Phillippi Shores Elementary School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 696 | 3.2 mi |
| Brentwood Elementary School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 590 | 3.3 mi |
| Lakeview Elementary School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 741 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
What grades does Imagine School at Palmer Ranch serve?
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sarasota.
How many students attend Imagine School at Palmer Ranch?
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch reported 433 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 407 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Imagine School at Palmer Ranch?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 433 students and 30.25 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 Imagine School at Palmer Ranch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Imagine School at Palmer Ranch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
3.5% 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 Imagine School at Palmer Ranch in?
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch 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 Imagine School at Palmer Ranch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ashton Elementary School (1.4 mi), Gulf Gate Elementary School (1.7 mi), Wilkinson Elementary School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.