Sarasota Academy Of The Arts

Q: Is Sarasota Academy Of The Arts a good school?

Sarasota Academy Of The Arts ranks 1684 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Sarasota Academy Of The Arts is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 171 students in grades K-8 in Sarasota, Florida, which is part of the highly-ranked Sarasota School District.

While Sarasota Academy Of The Arts has a higher percentage of white students (56.73%) compared to the more diverse surrounding schools like Alta Vista Elementary School and Suncoast School For Innovative Studies, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.3% in 2020-2021 to 38.4% in 2022-2023. This is much higher than the 0-8.3% rates at nearby schools. Academically, Sarasota Academy Of The Arts has mixed performance, with strengths in Civics and 7th grade English Language Arts, but struggles in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and Math.

Interestingly, Sarasota Academy Of The Arts has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 503 out of 2,118 Florida elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 1,684 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, even as the surrounding schools have maintained more consistent rankings. Additionally, the school spends more per student ($10,603) compared to the $12,216 to $20,515 range at nearby schools, but this higher spending does not appear to translate into consistently better academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

4466 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232

(941) 377-2278

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
1684^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,603

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 171

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.7%

Hispanic:

29.2%

Two or more races:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sarasota Academy Of The Arts ranks worse than 74.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 27^th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.94. (See more...)

Compare Details Sarasota Academy Of The Arts ranks better than 65.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.16. (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 (56.7%), Hispanic (29.2%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts is 11.2, which is the 2^nd best among 30 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)

Compare Sarasota Academy Of The Arts employs 15.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts is $10,603. 28 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sarasota Academy Of The Arts was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Sarasota Academy Of The Arts 415^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Sarasota Academy Of The Arts in the ranking list.)

Sarasota:

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

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Rank History for Sarasota Academy Of The Arts

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	54.06	953^rd	2087	54.3%
2017	65.16	725^th	2112	65.7%
2018	74.08	503^rd	2118	76.3%
2019	67.64	676^th	2182	69.0%
2021	49.66	1086^th	2247	51.7%
2022	43.49	1240^th	2219	44.1%
2023	53.31	1012^th	2240	54.8%
2024	27.94	1684^th	2256	25.4%

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

Rank History for Sarasota Academy Of The Arts

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	64.06	330^th	997	66.9%
2017	62.61	362^nd	1031	64.9%
2018	67.93	304^th	1035	70.6%
2019	72.85	271^st	1099	75.3%
2021	82.26	159^th	1136	86.0%
2022	71.10	291^st	1148	74.7%
2023	83.68	159^th	1177	86.5%
2024	62.16	415^th	1196	65.3%

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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 Sarasota Academy Of The Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	140	14	2	31	2	14	203
2015	147	12	3	36	0	9	207
2016	147	12	3	45	0	15	222
2017	160	8	3	43	0	11	225
2018	159	9	4	45	0	12	229
2019	162	7	4	43	1	12	229
2020	142	11	3	50	1	14	221
2021	120	10	1	46	1	9	187
2022	101	12	2	50	1	15	181
2023	97	5	2	50	0	17	171

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 Sarasota Academy Of The Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	203	18.0	11.2	33
2015	207	23.0	9.0	49.3
2016	222	22.0	10.0	46.8
2017	225	24.0	9.3	48.9
2018	229	23.0	9.9	53.3
2019	229	22.0	10.4	42.4
2020	221	17.0	13.0	46.2
2021	187	15.0	12.4	47.1
2022	181	16.5	10.9	56.4
2023	171	15.2	11.2	55.6

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 Sarasota Academy Of The Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	203	18.0	11.2	33
2015	207	23.0	9.0	49.3
2016	222	22.0	10.0	46.8
2017	225	24.0	9.3	48.9
2018	229	23.0	9.9	53.3
2019	229	22.0	10.4	42.4
2020	221	17.0	13.0	46.2
2021	187	15.0	12.4	47.1
2022	181	16.5	10.9	56.4
2023	171	15.2	11.2	55.6

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 Sarasota Academy Of The Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$53 (0.7%)	$8,035 (99.3%)	$8,088
2019	$34 (0.4%)	$8,698 (99.6%)	$8,731
2020	$39 (0.4%)	$8,780 (99.6%)	$8,819
2021	$139 (1.4%)	$10,120 (98.6%)	$10,260
2022	$600 (6.1%)	$9,302 (93.9%)	$9,902
2023	$531 (5.0%)	$10,073 (95.0%)	$10,603

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sarasota Academy Of The Arts

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 676^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1012^th of 2240 Elementary schools	14.2%
Ranks 271^st of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 159^th of 1177 Middle schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	83	76	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	70	63	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	100	82	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	73	68	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	62	40	22%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	67	69	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	90	15	75%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	72	72
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	64	50	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	68	64	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	55	19	36%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	70	60	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	55	47	8%
5th Grade Science (Sarasota)	65	67	2%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	64	63	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	63	60	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	47	48	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	67	59	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	69	79	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	64	57	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	76	80	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	73	64	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	69	76	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	66	60	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	58	65	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	65	47	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	69	53	16%
8th Grade Science (Sarasota)	62	55	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Sarasota Academy Of The Arts)	93	74	19%
End of Course Civics (Sarasota)	85	80	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	229	171	25.3%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	43	50	16.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	162	97	40.1%
Two or More Races	12	17	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.4%	55.6%	13.2%

Schools Near Sarasota Academy Of The Arts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sarasota Academy Of The Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	4466 Fruitville Rd	Sarasota	34232	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 377-2278	171	15	11.2	55.6%	97 (56.7%)	5 (2.9%)	50 (29.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.9%)	27.9	1684^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.4%		53.3	1012^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.8%	672	67.0	30.0	29.0	42.0	71.0	67.0	83.0	20.0	0.0	46.0	79.0	54.0	18.0	48.0	76.0	$10,603	$531	$10,073
Fruitville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Honore Ave	Sarasota	34232	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6200	775	63	12.3	57.2%	438 (56.5%)	57 (7.4%)	223 (28.8%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.2%)	65.3	742^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	67.1%		68	662^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	70.4%	80	63.0	65.0	52.0				60.0	69.0	58.0				62.0			$15,610	$1,528	$14,082
Brentwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Vinson Ave	Sarasota	34232	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6230	573	51	11.2	70.5%	310 (54.1%)	67 (11.7%)	154 (26.9%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.2%)	58	897^th of 2256 public elementary schools	60.2%		62.3	789^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.8%	108	57.0	46.0	51.0				64.0	58.0	69.0				64.0			$19,251	$3,564	$15,688
Tuttle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2863 8th St	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6433	665	48	13.8	83.8%	145 (21.8%)	85 (12.8%)	397 (59.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.1%)	26.3	1732^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	23.2%		32.3	1548^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.9%	184	45.0	39.0	33.0				49.0	48.0	30.0				47.0			$15,529	$2,488	$13,041
Gocio Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3450 Gocio Rd	Sarasota	34235	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6405	644	51	12.6	85.9%	146 (22.7%)	130 (20.2%)	325 (50.5%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.4%)	36.3	1451^st of 2256 public elementary schools	35.7%		31.3	1570^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.9%	119	51.0	35.0	32.0				60.0	55.0	51.0				44.0			$16,287	$2,728	$13,560
Alta Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 S Euclid Ave	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6400	476	39	12.2	87.4%	132 (27.7%)	82 (17.2%)	217 (45.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	39 (8.2%)	55.3	964^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.3%		56.8	923^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	58.8%	41	49.0	45.0	64.0				61.0	51.0	63.0				66.0			$18,013	$2,676	$15,337
Suncoast School For Innovative Studies	Public, Charter	K-5	845 S School Ave	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 952-5277	142	13	11.2	85.9%	21 (14.8%)	57 (40.1%)	48 (33.8%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.9%)	23.3	1815^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.5%		14.7	2035^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.2%	220	18.0		71.0				14.0		21.0				50.0			$12,216	$2,234	$9,982
Emma E. Booker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way	Sarasota	34234	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6480	468	42	11.1	92.7%	54 (11.5%)	247 (52.8%)	107 (22.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.2%)	37.7	1411^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.5%		26.1	1713^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.5%	302	51.0	33.0	51.0				59.0	43.0	38.0				56.0			$20,515	$4,143	$16,373
Wilkinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Wilkinson Rd	Sarasota	34231	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6477	460	40	11.5	76.7%	195 (42.4%)	65 (14.1%)	162 (35.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.4%)	35.4	1477^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.5%		39.8	1341^st of 2240 public elementary schools	40.1%	136	42.0	49.0	43.0				45.0	49.0	45.0				52.0			$18,315	$3,704	$14,613
Tatum Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4100 Tatum Rd	Sarasota	34240	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 316-8188	834	59	14.2	28.8%	645 (77.3%)	18 (2.2%)	90 (10.8%)	19 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (7.2%)	87.5	237^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.5%		83.6	325^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.5%	88	78.0	68.0	76.0				77.0	77.0	78.0				73.0			$14,026	$1,220	$12,806

Frequently Asked Questions about Sarasota Academy Of The Arts

What is the racial makeup of Sarasota Academy Of The Arts?

Students at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts are 57% White, 29% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Sarasota Academy Of The Arts a good school?

Sarasota Academy Of The Arts ranks 1684^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Sarasota Academy Of The Arts in?

Sarasota

How many students attend Sarasota Academy Of The Arts?

In the 2022-23 school year, 171 students attended Sarasota Academy Of The Arts.

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