Cranberry Elementary School

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Cranberry Elementary School ranks 606 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cranberry Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Port, Florida, serving 785 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Sarasota School District, which is ranked 8th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Cranberry Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, with impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 73% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the Sarasota district average of 67% and the Florida state average of 53%. Additionally, Cranberry Elementary has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.2% to 25.5% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than some nearby schools like Peace River Elementary (31.9%) and Neil Armstrong Elementary (34.2%). The school also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 69.3% White, 4.84% African American, 17.71% Hispanic, and 6.75% two or more races, which is higher than some nearby schools like Myakka River Elementary (80.76% White).

Cranberry Elementary's consistent high performance, ranking in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools for the past several years, is particularly impressive given the school's diverse student population and relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. This suggests that the school is providing a high-quality education that is not necessarily the norm in the surrounding Charlotte School District, which has a lower overall district ranking and more schools with 2-3 star ratings from SchoolDigger. The school's low chronic absenteeism rates and high spending per student may be contributing factors to its academic success, along with the Sarasota School District's focus on equity and inclusive practices.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2775 Shalimar Ter
North Port, FL 34286

(941) 480-3400

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
606^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,114

Students who attend Cranberry Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Heron Creek Middle School
High:	North Port High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 785

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.3%

Hispanic:

17.7%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cranberry Elementary School ranks better than 73.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 14^th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.3%), Hispanic (17.7%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cranberry Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 13^th best among 30 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)

Compare Cranberry Elementary School employs 58 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cranberry Elementary School is $14,114, which is the 13^th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cranberry Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sarasota:

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

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Rank History for Cranberry Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	74.47	423^rd	1688	74.9%
2007	76.45	383^rd	1786	78.6%
2008	74.92	414^th	1789	76.9%
2009	78.58	341^st	1847	81.5%
2010	78.72	351^st	1919	81.7%
2011	83.99	252^nd	1985	87.3%
2012	73.36	504^th	1984	74.6%
2013	69.20	595^th	2029	70.7%
2014	73.57	493^rd	2064	76.1%
2016	78.88	405^th	2087	80.6%
2017	79.77	383^rd	2112	81.9%
2018	78.98	413^th	2118	80.5%
2019	80.00	407^th	2182	81.3%
2021	81.99	376^th	2247	83.3%
2022	68.53	655^th	2219	70.5%
2023	75.18	506^th	2240	77.4%
2024	71.49	606^th	2256	73.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cranberry Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	530	25	2	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	583
2005	649	34	8	54	1	n/a	n/a	0	746
2006	764	41	4	59	3	n/a	n/a	0	871
2007	659	36	7	90	1	n/a	n/a	54	847
2008	667	58	7	92	2	n/a	n/a	53	879
2009	601	56	9	84	1	n/a	n/a	53	804
2010	571	75	10	95	2	n/a	n/a	56	809
2011	517	70	8	111	5	2	32	0	745
2012	507	64	8	121	5	1	39	0	745
2013	500	84	10	118	10	2	36	0	760
2014	498	75	15	116	6	4	46	0	760
2015	530	68	13	119	3	0	58	0	791
2016	529	65	16	111	3	1	47	0	772
2017	541	46	15	95	1	0	49	0	747
2018	520	38	15	97	0	0	50	0	720
2019	478	27	12	104	4	0	56	0	681
2020	463	33	14	111	2	1	49	0	673
2021	443	35	8	111	1	1	47	0	646
2022	497	46	6	118	3	0	53	0	723
2023	544	38	9	139	2	0	53	0	785

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 Cranberry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	583	40.0	14.6	43.4
2005	746	47.0	15.9	48.8
2006	871	58.0	15.0	35.5
2007	847	61.0	13.9	46.2
2008	879	63.0	14.0	48.2
2009	804	54.0	14.9	56.7
2010	809	59.5	13.6	63.1
2011	745	52.0	14.3	61.9
2012	745	51.0	14.6	68.5
2013	760	54.0	14.0	69.1
2014	760	54.0	14.0	54.7
2015	791	57.0	13.8	60.9
2016	772	57.0	13.5	65
2017	747	56.0	13.3	62.2
2018	720	56.0	12.8	66.8
2019	681	53.0	12.8	56.7
2020	673	53.0	12.6	63.3
2021	646	52.0	12.4	62.2
2022	723	52.0	13.9	63.5
2023	785	58.0	13.5	68

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 Cranberry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	583	40.0	14.6	43.4
2005	746	47.0	15.9	48.8
2006	871	58.0	15.0	35.5
2007	847	61.0	13.9	46.2
2008	879	63.0	14.0	48.2
2009	804	54.0	14.9	56.7
2010	809	59.5	13.6	63.1
2011	745	52.0	14.3	61.9
2012	745	51.0	14.6	68.5
2013	760	54.0	14.0	69.1
2014	760	54.0	14.0	54.7
2015	791	57.0	13.8	60.9
2016	772	57.0	13.5	65
2017	747	56.0	13.3	62.2
2018	720	56.0	12.8	66.8
2019	681	53.0	12.8	56.7
2020	673	53.0	12.6	63.3
2021	646	52.0	12.4	62.2
2022	723	52.0	13.9	63.5
2023	785	58.0	13.5	68

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 Cranberry Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$941 (8.5%)	$10,140 (91.5%)	$11,081
2019	$918 (7.9%)	$10,738 (92.1%)	$11,656
2020	$869 (7.4%)	$10,920 (92.6%)	$11,788
2021	$1,350 (10.6%)	$11,413 (89.4%)	$12,762
2022	$1,394 (11.0%)	$11,322 (89.0%)	$12,716
2023	$2,091 (14.8%)	$12,023 (85.2%)	$14,114

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cranberry Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 407^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 506^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cranberry Elementary School)	75	56	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	70	63	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cranberry Elementary School)	77	61	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	73	68	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cranberry Elementary School)	67	65	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	67	69	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cranberry Elementary School)	72	74	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	72	72
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cranberry Elementary School)	71	66	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	68	64	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cranberry Elementary School)	74	49	25%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	70	60	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Cranberry Elementary School)	74	74
5th Grade Science (Sarasota)	65	67	2%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	681	785	15.3%
African American	27	38	40.7%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	12	9	25%
Hispanic	104	139	33.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	478	544	13.8%
Two or More Races	56	53	5.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.7%	68%	11.3%

Schools Near Cranberry Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cranberry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2775 Shalimar Ter	North Port	34286	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 480-3400	785	58	13.5	68.0%	544 (69.3%)	38 (4.8%)	139 (17.7%)	9 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.8%)	71.5	606^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.1%		75.2	506^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.4%	100	64.0	61.0	57.0	73.0	68.0	57.0	73.0	$14,114	$2,091	$12,023
Toledo Blade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 Geranium Ave	North Port	34288	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 426-6100	799	53	15.0	57.1%	552 (69.1%)	49 (6.1%)	137 (17.1%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.5%)	82.2	352^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	84.4%		79.8	410^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.7%	58	71.0	68.0	72.0	80.0	68.0	66.0	72.0	$11,819	$872	$10,947
Lamarque Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3415 Lamarque Ave	North Port	34286	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 426-6371	1,073	84	12.7	68.5%	738 (68.8%)	62 (5.8%)	182 (17.0%)	12 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (7.3%)	60.3	853^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	62.2%		66.3	710^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.3%	143	58.0	51.0	60.0	52.0	58.0	70.0	72.0	$14,506	$1,863	$12,643
Glenallen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7050 Glenallen Blvd	North Port	34287	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 426-9517	716	52	13.7	78.8%	451 (63.0%)	42 (5.9%)	159 (22.2%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	54 (7.5%)	53.1	1017^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.9%		43.6	1236^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.8%	219	53.0	56.0	51.0	57.0	62.0	53.0	54.0	$14,460	$2,193	$12,268
Atwater Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4701 Huntsville Ave	North Port	34288	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 257-2317	802	53	15.1	65.1%	521 (65.0%)	72 (9.0%)	139 (17.3%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (7.4%)	71	618^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.6%		69.8	632^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	71.8%	14	79.0	62.0	57.0	76.0	64.0	53.0	63.0	$12,288	$1,581	$10,707
Liberty Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 Atwater St	Port Charlotte	33954	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7515	622	37	16.8	56.1%	371 (59.6%)	49 (7.9%)	130 (20.9%)	15 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	54 (8.7%)	60.4	852^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	62.2%		59	867^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.3%	15	59.0	51.0	62.0	63.0	65.0	53.0	58.0	$11,565	$1,490	$10,075
Meadow Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3131 Lake View Blvd	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7470	701	49	14.3	59.2%	446 (63.6%)	52 (7.4%)	140 (20.0%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (7.6%)	57	924^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.0%		60.5	825^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.2%	99	57.0	45.0	56.0	73.0	54.0	57.0	59.0	$13,344	$1,954	$11,390
Neil Armstrong Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	22100 Breezeswept Ave	Port Charlotte	33952	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7450	780	44	17.7	63.1%	399 (51.2%)	97 (12.4%)	222 (28.5%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.2%)	47	1174^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.0%		58.3	881^st of 2240 public elementary schools	60.7%	293	54.0	48.0	51.0	59.0	65.0	47.0	44.0	$11,385	$1,348	$10,038
Kingsway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	23300 Quasar Blvd	Port Charlotte	33980	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7590	596	35	17.0	57.6%	357 (59.9%)	71 (11.9%)	110 (18.5%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (7.2%)	36.4	1448^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.8%		50.5	1083^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	51.7%	365	49.0	53.0	54.0	40.0	54.0	39.0	38.0	$13,378	$1,664	$11,713
Myakka River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12650 Willmington Blvd	Port Charlotte	33981	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 624-4338	608	34	17.8	50.7%	491 (80.8%)	16 (2.6%)	64 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.9%)	44.4	1231^st of 2256 public elementary schools	45.4%		54	992^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	55.7%	239	53.0	54.0	49.0	57.0	54.0	43.0	46.0	$12,635	$1,573	$11,062

Frequently Asked Questions about Cranberry Elementary School

What district is Cranberry Elementary School in?

Sarasota

How many students attend Cranberry Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 785 students attended Cranberry Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Cranberry Elementary School?

Students at Cranberry Elementary School are 69% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Cranberry Elementary School a good school?

Cranberry Elementary School ranks 606^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Cranberry Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cranberry Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heron Creek Middle School
High : North Port High School

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