Laurel Nokomis School

Summary:

Laurel Nokomis School is a public elementary and middle school serving 1,411 students in grades PK-8 in Nokomis, Florida, which is part of the highly-ranked Sarasota School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with impressive proficiency rates on standardized tests.

Laurel Nokomis School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 98% proficiency in Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC exams, compared to just 64% and 65% for the Sarasota district, respectively. The school also has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math FAST assessments compared to the district and state. This high level of academic achievement is consistent over the years, earning Laurel Nokomis a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking among the top elementary schools in Florida. In contrast, nearby schools like Wilkinson Elementary and Garden Elementary have lower test scores and serve a higher percentage of students from low-income families.

While Laurel Nokomis School excels in many areas, it does have a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to nearby schools, ranging from 13.9% to 18.7% in recent years. This is an area the school may want to focus on to improve student attendance and engagement. Additionally, the school's higher per-student spending of $13,729 suggests it has access to more resources, which could contribute to its strong academic performance. Overall, Laurel Nokomis School is a high-performing public school that provides an excellent education for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1900 Laurel Rd E
       Nokomis, FL  34275


(941) 486-2171

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
577th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,729 Help


Students who attend Laurel Nokomis School usually attend:

High:    Venice Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  1,411

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.3%
Hispanic:
12.0%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.4% Help


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Compare Details Laurel Nokomis School ranks better than 74.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 13th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Laurel Nokomis School ranks better than 88% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.89. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Laurel Nokomis School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Sarasota School District. Racial makeup is: White (75.3%), Hispanic (12%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Nokomis School is 14.3. 19 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Laurel Nokomis School employs 98 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Nokomis School is $13,729, which is the 15th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Laurel Nokomis School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Nokomis School 143rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Laurel Nokomis School in the ranking list.)

Sarasota:

SchoolDigger ranks Sarasota 8th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Laurel Nokomis School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.14 50th 199 74.9%
2005 70.19 84th 202 58.4%
2006 74.17 431st 1688 74.5%
2007 79.45 325th 1786 81.8%
2008 85.35 197th 1789 89.0%
2009 85.89 196th 1847 89.4%
2010 82.03 279th 1919 85.5%
2011 84.57 238th 1985 88.0%
2012 84.79 247th 1984 87.6%
2013 86.48 211th 2029 89.6%
2014 83.66 299th 2064 85.5%
2016 87.80 201st 2087 90.4%
2017 84.29 283rd 2112 86.6%
2018 84.17 313th 2118 85.2%
2019 73.26 557th 2182 74.5%
2021 86.25 281st 2247 87.5%
2022 79.13 434th 2219 80.4%
2023 78.60 436th 2240 80.5%
2024 72.77 577th 2256 74.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Laurel Nokomis School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.74 74th 593 87.5%
2005 76.18 122nd 602 79.7%
2006 87.58 66th 675 90.2%
2007 85.27 87th 736 88.2%
2008 87.47 68th 740 90.8%
2009 88.58 59th 780 92.4%
2010 88.66 57th 839 93.2%
2011 88.00 72nd 891 91.9%
2012 92.82 40th 897 95.5%
2013 92.71 37th 956 96.1%
2014 93.89 31st 999 96.9%
2016 92.92 47th 997 95.3%
2017 87.92 108th 1031 89.5%
2018 89.72 93rd 1035 91.0%
2019 86.27 126th 1099 88.5%
2021 89.38 83rd 1136 92.7%
2022 86.01 129th 1148 88.8%
2023 84.89 142nd 1177 87.9%
2024 84.89 143rd 1196 88.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Laurel Nokomis School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 21, 2012

Open Quote Just moved here and found this wonderful school. It is a K-8 school and is rated with an A+ from the state. The PTO is very active and supports useful projects for the kids. This year they are buying an extra reading series for the teachers. When you walk in the front office the secretaries make you feel welcome. The ESE staff was very helpful and so was the prinicpal. I would highly recommend this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Laurel Nokomis School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 489 11 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1994 550 18 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1995 595 25 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 630
1996 595 25 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 630
1997 600 28 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 643
1998 1364 51 7 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1440
1999 1425 36 8 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1497
2000 1531 39 14 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1610
2001 1560 44 16 47 1 n/a n/a 0 1668
2002 1606 44 17 51 5 n/a n/a 0 1723
2003 1606 44 17 51 5 n/a n/a 0 1723
2004 1660 46 18 61 6 n/a n/a 0 1791
2005 1418 63 17 61 5 n/a n/a 0 1564
2006 1222 28 13 51 4 n/a n/a 0 1318
2007 1085 31 18 49 3 n/a n/a 41 1227
2008 1014 24 18 48 1 n/a n/a 47 1152
2009 915 25 18 47 2 n/a n/a 57 1064
2010 916 29 24 54 3 n/a n/a 54 1080
2011 888 25 23 92 8 2 58 0 1096
2012 895 17 21 97 5 4 51 0 1090
2013 803 16 21 97 4 1 46 0 988
2014 818 15 23 87 3 1 53 0 1000
2015 836 21 22 89 1 0 55 0 1024
2016 847 27 28 100 1 3 69 0 1075
2017 881 41 36 122 2 0 71 0 1153
2018 884 29 33 123 2 3 70 0 1144
2019 896 32 40 131 3 1 78 0 1181
2020 909 28 45 129 2 3 77 0 1193
2021 886 28 44 123 2 3 75 0 1161
2022 987 35 52 157 1 3 107 0 1342
2023 1062 27 52 170 1 3 96 0 1411

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laurel Nokomis School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 513 28.0 18.3 19.5
1994 577 30.0 19.2 15.4
1995 630 36.0 17.5 22.9
1996 630 36.0 17.5 22.9
1997 643 42.0 15.3 20.8
1998 1440 86.0 16.7 27.2
1999 1497 92.0 16.3 33.3
2000 1610 91.0 17.7 30.5
2001 1668 82.0 20.3 33.3
2002 1723 96.0 17.9 25.1
2003 1723 96.0 17.9 25.1
2004 1791 111.0 16.1 25.3
2005 1564 111.0 14.1 33.5
2006 1318 101.0 13.0 20.9
2007 1227 93.0 13.2 26.1
2008 1152 88.0 13.1 25.7
2009 1064 85.0 12.5 31.1
2010 1080 83.0 13.0 35.4
2011 1096 79.2 13.8 38.6
2012 1090 81.2 13.4 43.9
2013 988 84.0 11.7 44.2
2014 1000 80.0 12.5 37.2
2015 1024 85.0 12.0 41.3
2016 1075 85.0 12.6 43.2
2017 1153 89.0 12.9 40.9
2018 1144 92.0 12.4 43
2019 1181 85.0 13.8 37.8
2020 1193 89.0 13.4 35.7
2021 1161 89.0 13.0 35.3
2022 1342 91.0 14.7 33
2023 1411 98.0 14.3 35.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laurel Nokomis School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 513 28.0 18.3 19.5
1994 577 30.0 19.2 15.4
1995 630 36.0 17.5 22.9
1996 630 36.0 17.5 22.9
1997 643 42.0 15.3 20.8
1998 1440 86.0 16.7 27.2
1999 1497 92.0 16.3 33.3
2000 1610 91.0 17.7 30.5
2001 1668 82.0 20.3 33.3
2002 1723 96.0 17.9 25.1
2003 1723 96.0 17.9 25.1
2004 1791 111.0 16.1 25.3
2005 1564 111.0 14.1 33.5
2006 1318 101.0 13.0 20.9
2007 1227 93.0 13.2 26.1
2008 1152 88.0 13.1 25.7
2009 1064 85.0 12.5 31.1
2010 1080 83.0 13.0 35.4
2011 1096 79.2 13.8 38.6
2012 1090 81.2 13.4 43.9
2013 988 84.0 11.7 44.2
2014 1000 80.0 12.5 37.2
2015 1024 85.0 12.0 41.3
2016 1075 85.0 12.6 43.2
2017 1153 89.0 12.9 40.9
2018 1144 92.0 12.4 43
2019 1181 85.0 13.8 37.8
2020 1193 89.0 13.4 35.7
2021 1161 89.0 13.0 35.3
2022 1342 91.0 14.7 33
2023 1411 98.0 14.3 35.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Laurel Nokomis School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $315 (2.8%) $10,876 (97.2%) $11,191
2019 $375 (3.4%) $10,658 (96.6%) $11,032
2020 $391 (3.4%) $11,233 (96.6%) $11,623
2021 $675 (5.3%) $12,092 (94.7%) $12,769
2022 $572 (4.8%) $11,399 (95.2%) $11,972
2023 $1,079 (7.9%) $12,650 (92.1%) $13,729

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Nokomis School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 557th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 436th of 2240 Elementary schools
 6.1%
Ranks 126th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 142nd of 1177 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Nokomis School)7867
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)7063
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurel Nokomis School)7677
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7368
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Nokomis School)5872
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6769
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Nokomis School)6176
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7272
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Nokomis School)7166
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6864
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Nokomis School)6961
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7060
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Laurel Nokomis School)6161
   5th Grade Science (Sarasota)6567
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Nokomis School)6975
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6360
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Nokomis School)8276
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)6759
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Nokomis School)7369
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6457
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Nokomis School)8979
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7364
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Nokomis School)7070
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6660
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Nokomis School)8047
 33%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)6547
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Laurel Nokomis School)7467
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Sarasota)6255
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Laurel Nokomis School)9587
 8%
   End of Course Civics (Sarasota)8580
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Laurel Nokomis School)9896
 2%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Sarasota)7369
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Laurel Nokomis School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Sarasota)7064
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11811411
 19.5%
African American3227
 15.6%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian4052
 30%
Hispanic131170
 29.8%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White8961062
 18.5%
Two or More Races7896
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.8%35.4%
 2.3%


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Laurel Nokomis School ranks 577th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Laurel Nokomis School usually go on to attend:

High : Venice Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,411 students attended Laurel Nokomis School.

Students at Laurel Nokomis School are 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.


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