SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction SARASOTA, FL Grades KG–05 City: Small North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL SchoolScore™ C (61.2)
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SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES
SARASOTA, FL 34237
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (61.2)
96
Students
7.0
Teachers
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
(941)952-5277
Phone
http://www.suncoastschool.org
Website

SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES is a public charter Elementary school located in SARASOTA, FLORIDA, operated by the SARASOTA school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 96 students enrolled; a 13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Florida Elementary School Average
Enrollment
96.0
State avg: 624.0
▼ 85% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.71:1
State avg: 17.4:1
▼ 21% better
Free Lunch %
85.4%
State avg: 52.1%
▲ 64% worse
School Details
School Name
SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES
NCESSCH ID
120168003508
State School ID
FL-58-0081
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
SARASOTA DISTRICT OFFICE
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
845 S SCHOOL AVE
City
SARASOTA
State
Florida
ZIP Code
34237
County
Sarasota County
Metro Area
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
1217
State Leg. Upper
12022
State Leg. Lower
12073
Latitude
27.32751
Longitude
-82.52553
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
96
Total Students
👩‍🏫
7.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
7.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)7.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 82 85.4%
Not Applicable 67 69.8%
District Info
District Name
SARASOTA
LEAID
1201680
State LEA ID
FL-58
Phone
(941)927-9000
Website
http://www.SarasotaCountySchools.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
SARASOTA
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$806,854K
Federal Revenue
$80,715K
State Revenue
$73,970K
Local Revenue
$652,169K
Total Expenditure
$775,687K
Instruction Exp.
$382,269K
Support Services
$224,053K
Other Current Exp.
$26,252K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES

1
SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL
SARASOTA · High
0.2 mi
2
ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SARASOTA · Elementary
0.4 mi
3
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SARASOTA · Elementary
1.3 mi
4
SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY
SARASOTA · High
1.4 mi
5
TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SARASOTA · Elementary
1.4 mi
6
SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS/SCIENCES
SARASOTA · Middle
1.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES?
96 students are enrolled at SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES have?
SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES has 7.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES serve?
SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES serves grades KG through 05.
Is SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES a charter school?
SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES is a charter school.
What metro area is SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES located in?
SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES is located in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metropolitan area.
What school district does SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES belong to?
SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES is part of the SARASOTA school district.
How much does SARASOTA spend per student?
The SARASOTA district spends approximately $8,080,072,917 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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