Tatum Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Tatum Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sarasota, Florida, serving 834 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Sarasota School District, which is rated 8th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tatum Ridge Elementary consistently outperforms the Sarasota district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 78% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 68% in Sarasota and 55% statewide. The school also has a higher per-student spending, ranging from $12,193 to $14,026 over the past few years, which may contribute to its academic success. However, Tatum Ridge has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 77% of students identifying as white, in contrast to nearby schools like Brentwood Elementary and Fruitville Elementary, which have more diverse student populations.

While Tatum Ridge Elementary has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, its chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated significantly, from a low of 3.4% to a high of 16.7% over the past few years. This could be an area of concern and may warrant further investigation to understand the underlying factors contributing to these changes. Overall, Tatum Ridge Elementary is a high-performing school within the Sarasota School District, with strong academic performance and access to resources, but with a less diverse student population compared to some of its neighboring schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4100 Tatum Rd
       Sarasota, FL  34240


(941) 316-8188

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
237th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,026 Help


Students who attend Tatum Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    McIntosh Middle School
High:    Booker High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  834

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.3%
Hispanic:
10.8%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tatum Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 89.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 5th 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 87.52. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.3%), Hispanic (10.8%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tatum Ridge Elementary School is 14.2. 18 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Tatum Ridge Elementary School employs 58.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tatum Ridge Elementary School is $14,026, which is the 14th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Sarasota:

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


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Rank History for Tatum Ridge Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 92.86 50th 1786 97.2%
2008 89.90 108th 1789 94.0%
2009 87.27 159th 1847 91.4%
2010 88.20 144th 1919 92.5%
2011 82.51 285th 1985 85.6%
2012 89.12 150th 1984 92.4%
2013 87.99 186th 2029 90.8%
2014 91.69 112th 2064 94.6%
2016 91.80 120th 2087 94.3%
2017 91.69 106th 2112 95.0%
2018 85.96 255th 2118 88.0%
2019 86.00 267th 2182 87.8%
2021 87.37 257th 2247 88.6%
2022 84.73 304th 2219 86.3%
2023 83.60 325th 2240 85.5%
2024 87.52 237th 2256 89.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tatum Ridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 637 8 21 30 2 n/a n/a 0 698
2007 676 5 26 28 2 n/a n/a 29 766
2008 706 13 41 42 2 n/a n/a 29 833
2009 718 10 39 39 2 n/a n/a 36 844
2010 691 5 34 44 1 n/a n/a 28 803
2011 614 10 27 68 1 0 33 0 753
2012 591 9 28 61 0 0 35 0 724
2013 551 5 28 66 2 0 33 0 685
2014 546 5 22 79 1 0 42 0 695
2015 524 4 23 78 1 0 39 0 669
2016 519 7 20 83 1 0 27 0 657
2017 534 10 26 78 1 0 24 0 673
2018 535 17 23 65 1 0 40 0 681
2019 528 18 20 63 0 1 39 0 669
2020 532 15 13 68 0 1 40 0 669
2021 546 19 14 70 0 1 38 0 688
2022 606 20 17 78 1 0 63 0 785
2023 645 18 19 90 2 0 60 0 834

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 Tatum Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 698 45.0 15.5 11
2007 766 44.0 17.4 14.2
2008 833 54.0 15.4 14.8
2009 844 55.0 15.3 19.2
2010 803 50.0 16.0 21.9
2011 753 47.0 16.0 27.1
2012 724 47.0 15.4 24.6
2013 685 47.0 14.5 23.5
2014 695 46.0 15.1 21.3
2015 669 46.0 14.5 24.1
2016 657 46.0 14.2 24
2017 673 49.0 13.7 22.7
2018 681 50.0 13.6 29.8
2019 669 48.0 13.9 24.1
2020 669 46.6 14.3 23.9
2021 688 48.6 14.1 24.3
2022 785 53.6 14.6 23.4
2023 834 58.6 14.2 28.8

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 Tatum Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 698 45.0 15.5 11
2007 766 44.0 17.4 14.2
2008 833 54.0 15.4 14.8
2009 844 55.0 15.3 19.2
2010 803 50.0 16.0 21.9
2011 753 47.0 16.0 27.1
2012 724 47.0 15.4 24.6
2013 685 47.0 14.5 23.5
2014 695 46.0 15.1 21.3
2015 669 46.0 14.5 24.1
2016 657 46.0 14.2 24
2017 673 49.0 13.7 22.7
2018 681 50.0 13.6 29.8
2019 669 48.0 13.9 24.1
2020 669 46.6 14.3 23.9
2021 688 48.6 14.1 24.3
2022 785 53.6 14.6 23.4
2023 834 58.6 14.2 28.8

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 Tatum Ridge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $361 (3.3%) $10,498 (96.7%) $10,859
2019 $305 (2.6%) $11,228 (97.3%) $11,534
2020 $336 (2.8%) $11,856 (97.2%) $12,193
2021 $554 (4.4%) $11,913 (95.5%) $12,468
2022 $700 (5.5%) $11,996 (94.5%) $12,695
2023 $1,220 (8.7%) $12,806 (91.3%) $14,026

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tatum Ridge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 267th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 325th of 2240 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tatum Ridge Elementary School)7765
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)7063
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tatum Ridge Elementary School)8370
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7368
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tatum Ridge Elementary School)8079
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6769
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Ridge Elementary School)7886
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7272
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tatum Ridge Elementary School)7371
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6864
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Ridge Elementary School)7669
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7060
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Tatum Ridge Elementary School)7177
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Sarasota)6567
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students669834
 24.7%
African American1818
American Indian02
Asian2019
 5%
Hispanic6390
 42.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White528645
 22.2%
Two or More Races3960
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.1%28.8%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tatum Ridge Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 834 students attended Tatum Ridge Elementary School.

Tatum Ridge Elementary School ranks 237th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Tatum Ridge Elementary School are 77% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Students who attend Tatum Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McIntosh Middle School
High : Booker High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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