Lamarque Elementary School

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Lamarque Elementary School ranks 853 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lamarque Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Port, Florida, serving 1,073 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Sarasota School District, which is ranked 8th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Lamarque stands out from nearby schools in several ways. It has a higher percentage of White students (68.78%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 52.15% to 69.3% White. Lamarque's test scores are also generally higher than state averages, particularly in 5th grade Science and 3rd-5th grade Math, with 72% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science versus the state average of 53%. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.6% to 31.4% over the past few years, which is an area of concern. Lamarque also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.48% to 68.5%, higher than some nearby schools.

Compared to the mostly 2-3 star schools in the Charlotte School District, Lamarque's 4-star rating and higher test scores suggest it is a higher-performing school within its local area. This may be due in part to Lamarque's higher spending per student, which has increased from $11,393 in 2019-2020 to $14,506 in 2022-2023, as well as its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 13.8 over the past few years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3415 Lamarque Ave
North Port, FL 34286

(941) 426-6371

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
853^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,506

Students who attend Lamarque Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 1,076

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.0%

Hispanic:

17.1%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lamarque Elementary School ranks better than 62.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 18^th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.34. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69%), Hispanic (17.1%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lamarque Elementary School is 12.8, which is the 13^th best among 30 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)

Compare Lamarque Elementary School employs 84 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamarque Elementary School is $14,506, which is the 11^th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lamarque 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 Lamarque Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	61.61	743^rd	1847	59.8%
2010	71.56	532^nd	1919	72.3%
2011	57.05	909^th	1985	54.2%
2012	72.24	532^nd	1984	73.2%
2013	67.71	625^th	2029	69.2%
2014	65.91	677^th	2064	67.2%
2016	68.56	635^th	2087	69.6%
2017	63.47	755^th	2112	64.3%
2018	69.61	612^th	2118	71.1%
2019	67.84	671^st	2182	69.2%
2021	67.39	702^nd	2247	68.8%
2022	47.25	1131^st	2219	49.0%
2023	66.30	710^th	2240	68.3%
2024	60.34	853^rd	2256	62.2%

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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 Lamarque Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	784	64	3	114	2	n/a	n/a	49	1016
2008	845	98	8	113	4	n/a	n/a	61	1129
2009	786	89	4	118	3	n/a	n/a	59	1059
2010	773	97	6	108	4	n/a	n/a	56	1044
2011	706	109	5	146	5	2	36	0	1009
2012	675	103	6	122	4	0	33	0	943
2013	640	81	5	118	1	1	23	0	869
2014	621	76	4	140	4	1	32	0	878
2015	555	72	4	135	1	0	38	0	805
2016	552	63	8	135	2	1	47	0	808
2017	537	73	13	138	1	0	48	0	810
2018	540	90	12	139	1	0	61	0	843
2019	572	75	6	145	2	0	56	0	856
2020	645	53	9	143	1	0	67	0	918
2021	645	57	15	151	2	0	73	0	943
2022	690	59	10	186	2	1	79	0	1027
2023	738	62	12	182	0	1	78	0	1073
2024	742	61	12	184	1	0	76	0	1076

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 Lamarque Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1016	69.0	14.7	43.6
2008	1129	80.0	14.1	49.7
2009	1059	70.1	15.1	58.6
2010	1044	69.5	15.0	65
2011	1009	73.0	13.8	66
2012	943	74.0	12.7	66.5
2013	869	70.0	12.4	66.9
2014	878	71.0	12.3	51.8
2015	805	65.0	12.3	64.5
2016	808	65.0	12.4	69.4
2017	810	65.0	12.4	67.8
2018	843	68.0	12.3	74.6
2019	856	67.0	12.7	66.7
2020	918	69.0	13.3	66.3
2021	943	73.0	12.9	67.8
2022	1027	74.0	13.8	67.5
2023	1073	84.0	12.7	68.5
2024	1076	84.0	12.8	67.8

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 Lamarque Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1016	69.0	14.7	43.6
2008	1129	80.0	14.1	49.7
2009	1059	70.1	15.1	58.6
2010	1044	69.5	15.0	65
2011	1009	73.0	13.8	66
2012	943	74.0	12.7	66.5
2013	869	70.0	12.4	66.9
2014	878	71.0	12.3	51.8
2015	805	65.0	12.3	64.5
2016	808	65.0	12.4	69.4
2017	810	65.0	12.4	67.8
2018	843	68.0	12.3	74.6
2019	856	67.0	12.7	66.7
2020	918	69.0	13.3	66.3
2021	943	73.0	12.9	67.8
2022	1027	74.0	13.8	67.5
2023	1073	84.0	12.7	68.5
2024	1076	84.0	12.8	67.8

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 Lamarque Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,105 (9.9%)	$10,030 (90.1%)	$11,135
2019	$1,111 (9.6%)	$10,489 (90.4%)	$11,600
2020	$935 (8.2%)	$10,458 (91.8%)	$11,393
2021	$1,270 (10.2%)	$11,167 (89.8%)	$12,436
2022	$1,301 (10.4%)	$11,221 (89.6%)	$12,523
2023	$1,863 (12.8%)	$12,643 (87.2%)	$14,506

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lamarque Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 671^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 710^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lamarque Elementary School)	69	51	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	70	63	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamarque Elementary School)	76	51	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	73	68	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lamarque Elementary School)	54	64	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	67	69	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lamarque Elementary School)	67	62	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	72	72
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lamarque Elementary School)	57	47	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	68	64	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lamarque Elementary School)	78	47	31%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	70	60	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lamarque Elementary School)	60	73	13%
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	856	1073	25.4%
African American	75	62	17.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	6	12	100%
Hispanic	145	182	25.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	572	738	29%
Two or More Races	56	78	39.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.7%	68.5%	1.8%

Schools Near Lamarque 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
Lamarque Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3415 Lamarque Ave	North Port	34286	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 426-6371	1,076	84	12.8	67.8%	742 (69.0%)	61 (5.7%)	184 (17.1%)	12 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (7.1%)	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
Cranberry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2775 Shalimar Ter	North Port	34286	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 480-3400	779	56	13.8	69.7%	519 (66.6%)	41 (5.3%)	155 (19.9%)	11 (1.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.3%)	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	800	54	14.8	59.4%	560 (70.0%)	52 (6.5%)	129 (16.1%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (5.8%)	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
Glenallen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7050 Glenallen Blvd	North Port	34287	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 426-9517	760	55	13.8	80.8%	476 (62.6%)	52 (6.8%)	169 (22.2%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.8%)	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	853	61	13.9	66.4%	528 (61.9%)	83 (9.7%)	164 (19.2%)	8 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	66 (7.7%)	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	694	40	17.3	71.8%	400 (57.6%)	58 (8.4%)	147 (21.2%)	14 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	69 (9.9%)	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	669	42	15.9	71.0%	405 (60.5%)	51 (7.6%)	148 (22.1%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (1.0%)	47 (7.0%)	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	784	49	16.0	73.3%	385 (49.1%)	108 (13.8%)	217 (27.7%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (8.0%)	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	587	38	15.4	62.9%	326 (55.5%)	77 (13.1%)	124 (21.1%)	15 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	42 (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
Peace River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4070 Beaver Ln	Port Charlotte	33952	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7622	524	38	13.7	73.9%	272 (51.9%)	77 (14.7%)	109 (20.8%)	14 (2.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (9.2%)	19.4	1917^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.0%		29.2	1631^st of 2240 public elementary schools	27.2%	286	35.0	35.0	41.0	39.0	47.0	26.0	37.0	$14,427	$2,322	$12,106

Frequently Asked Questions about Lamarque Elementary School

Is Lamarque Elementary School a good school?

Lamarque Elementary School ranks 853^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lamarque Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,076 students attended Lamarque Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Lamarque Elementary School attend?

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Lamarque Elementary School?

Students at Lamarque Elementary School are 69% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Lamarque Elementary School in?

Sarasota

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