At a glance
Reported students
823
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
635
Sarasota Suncoast Academy: 823 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
17.1:1 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
- 839
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Sarasota Suncoast Academy
Sarasota Suncoast Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Sarasota. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Sarasota. NCES reports 823 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 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, 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 (81%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.5%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. 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 Sarasota Suncoast Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 48 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
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.3%
- 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
- White81%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
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.
Cranberry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
813 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
Atwater Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
892 reported students
Glenallen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
749 reported students
Public schools near Sarasota Suncoast Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skye Ranch School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–08 | — | 1.1 mi |
| Lakeview Elementary School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 741 | 2 mi |
| Ashton Elementary School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 964 | 3.6 mi |
| Imagine School at Palmer Ranch Elementary · Charter · Sarasota | PK–08 | 433 | 4.3 mi |
| Tatum Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 864 | 4.5 mi |
| Brentwood Elementary School Elementary · Sarasota | PK–05 | 590 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sarasota Suncoast Academy
What grades does Sarasota Suncoast Academy serve?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sarasota.
How many students attend Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy reported 823 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 839 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 823 students and 48 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 Sarasota Suncoast Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy 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 Sarasota Suncoast Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.3% 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 Sarasota Suncoast Academy in?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy 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 Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Skye Ranch School (1.1 mi), Lakeview Elementary School (2 mi), Ashton Elementary School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.