Overview
SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in SARASOTA, Florida. The school enrolls 96 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
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSARASOTA
County12115
CitySARASOTA
ZIP34237
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120168003508
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment96
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino39.8%
Black / African American1.6%
Asian30.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native17.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %85%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)