At a glance
Reported students
211
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
635
Oak Park School: 211 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
4.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. 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
- 276
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5:1
What the reported data says about Oak Park School
Oak Park School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Sarasota. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Sarasota. NCES reports 211 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.7:1, below the Florida median of 10.7:1 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 (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.4%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Oak Park School
- 1How do the reported 4.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 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
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White54%
- Hispanic20.4%
- Black15.6%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Virtual Instruction Program
Other · Grades KG–12
103 reported students
Children First
Other · Grades PK–PK
24 reported students
The Florida Center for Child and Family Development
Other · Grades PK–PK
15 reported students
Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)
Other · Grades KG–12
12 reported students
Community Haven for Adults and Children With Disabilities
Other · Grades PK–PK
1 reported students
Ese Special Programs
Other · Grades PK–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Oak Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program Other · Sarasota | KG–12 | 103 | 4.5 mi |
| Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) Other · Sarasota | KG–12 | 12 | 4.5 mi |
| The Florida Center for Child and Family Development Other · Sarasota | PK–PK | 15 | 5.1 mi |
| Ese Special Programs Other · Sarasota | PK–12 | 0 | 6.6 mi |
| Community Haven for Adults and Children With Disabilities Other · Sarasota | PK–PK | 1 | 7 mi |
| Selby Preschool Other · Manatee | PK–PK | 7 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Oak Park School
What grades does Oak Park School serve?
Oak Park School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Sarasota.
How many students attend Oak Park School?
Oak Park School reported 211 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 276 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Oak Park School?
The calculated ratio is 4.7:1, based on 211 students and 45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Oak Park School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Oak Park 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 Oak Park School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.8% 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 Oak Park School in?
Oak Park 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 Oak Park School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program (4.5 mi), Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) (4.5 mi), The Florida Center for Child and Family Development (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.