Dreamers Academy

Summary:

Dreamers Academy is a public charter elementary school in Sarasota, Florida, serving 291 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Sarasota School District, which is ranked 8th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating.

Dreamers Academy stands out from the surrounding schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (61.51%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 13.97% to 45.59% Hispanic. The school also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate, with 34.4% of students chronically absent, much higher than the 2.4% to 8.3% range of nearby schools. Academically, Dreamers Academy's test scores are generally lower than the Sarasota and Florida averages across all grade levels and subjects, with only 42% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 68% in Sarasota and 55% in Florida. Additionally, 69.76% of Dreamers Academy students receive free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 26.2% to 92.74% range of surrounding schools.

Compared to the nearby schools, Dreamers Academy stands out as an underperforming school, ranking in the bottom 25% of Florida elementary schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's racial and socioeconomic disparities, low academic performance, and high chronic absenteeism suggest that Dreamers Academy may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

1050 S Tuttle Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237

(941) 444-8000

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
1718^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,233

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 291

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.5%

White:

29.6%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dreamers Academy ranks worse than 76.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 28^th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.68. (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: Hispanic (61.5%), White (29.6%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dreamers Academy is 12.6, which is the 8^th best among 30 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)

Compare Dreamers Academy employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dreamers Academy is $11,233. 25 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dreamers Academy 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 Dreamers Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	26.68	1718^th	2256	23.8%

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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 Dreamers Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	58	7	0	119	0	0	9	0	193
2023	86	8	0	179	0	1	17	0	291

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 Dreamers Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	193	16.0	12.0	51.8
2023	291	23.0	12.6	69.8

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 Dreamers Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	193	16.0	12.0	51.8
2023	291	23.0	12.6	69.8

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 Dreamers Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$974 (8.7%)	$10,259 (91.3%)	$11,233

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Dreamers Academy

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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
Dreamers Academy	Public, Charter	K-4	1050 S Tuttle Ave	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 444-8000	291	23	12.6	69.8%	86 (29.6%)	8 (2.7%)	179 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.8%)	26.7	1718^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.8%					(n/a)	42.0	34.0		49.0	48.0			$11,233	$974	$10,259
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Webber St	Sarasota	34239	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6420	687	48	14.3	26.2%	520 (75.7%)	13 (1.9%)	96 (14.0%)	15 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.1%)	97.7	10^th of 2256 public elementary schools	99.6%		96.3	30^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.7%	20	94.0	86.0	87.0	97.0	89.0	92.0	89.0	$12,757	$871	$11,887
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
Phillippi Shores Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4747 S Tamiami Trl	Sarasota	34231	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 361-6424	731	53	13.8	38.3%	485 (66.3%)	62 (8.5%)	136 (18.6%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.3%)	86.9	258^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.6%		87.3	240^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.3%	18	77.0	71.0	69.0	81.0	72.0	79.0	74.0	$12,571	$1,013	$11,558
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
Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus	Public, Magnet	K-5	2901 W Tamiami Cir	Sarasota	34234	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 359-5800	582	41	14.3	49.1%	284 (48.8%)	111 (19.1%)	133 (22.9%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.2%)	73.5	561^st of 2256 public elementary schools	75.1%		75	509^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.3%	52	76.0	65.0	59.0	74.0	70.0	57.0	59.0	$12,391	$963	$11,428
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
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
Gulf Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd	Sarasota	34231	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6499	655	48	13.6	54.5%	414 (63.2%)	28 (4.3%)	156 (23.8%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.9%)	77.4	467^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.3%		82.1	362^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	83.8%	105	67.0	68.0	74.0	63.0	64.0	70.0	71.0	$14,633	$1,410	$13,222

Frequently Asked Questions about Dreamers Academy

Is Dreamers Academy a good school?

Dreamers Academy ranks in the bottom 23.8% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Dreamers Academy in?

Sarasota

How many students attend Dreamers Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Dreamers Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Dreamers Academy?

Students at Dreamers Academy are 62% Hispanic, 30% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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