FloridaSchoolsSARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

PublicRegularCharterGrades 08
SARASOTA, Florida · SARASOTA
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students193
Student:Teacher11.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch55%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
193
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
55%+6.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in SARASOTA, Florida. The school enrolls 193 students. It is part of the SARASOTA district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictSARASOTA
County12115
CitySARASOTA
ZIP34232
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120168008202

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment193
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino24.5%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native63.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
24.5%
Black
1.1%
Asian
5.3%
Two+
4.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %55%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)