Is Suncoast School For Innovative Studies a good school?

Suncoast School For Innovative Studies ranks in the bottom 19.5% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Suncoast School For Innovative Studies?

In the 2023-24 school year, 103 students attended Suncoast School For Innovative Studies.

What is the racial makeup of Suncoast School For Innovative Studies?

Students at Suncoast School For Innovative Studies are 42% African American, 35% Hispanic, 15% White, 9% Two or more races.

Suncoast School For Innovative Studies

Summary:

Suncoast School For Innovative Studies is a public charter elementary school serving 142 students in grades K-5 in Sarasota, Florida, a district ranked 8th out of 68 in the state. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages, with low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Suncoast School For Innovative Studies has struggled academically, with only 18% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 14% proficient in Math, compared to 68% and 71% in the Sarasota district, respectively. The school also has a chronic absenteeism rate of 41.9%, much higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, 85.92% of Suncoast students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Sarasota district, Suncoast School For Innovative Studies stands out as an outlier. Nearby schools like Phillippi Shores Elementary and Southside Elementary consistently outperform Suncoast on standardized tests and have much lower chronic absenteeism rates. The school's declining performance and low rankings suggest the need for targeted interventions to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

845 S School Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237

(941) 952-5277

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
1815^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,216

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 103

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.7%

Hispanic:

35.0%

White:

14.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Suncoast School For Innovative Studies ranks worse than 80.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.32. (See more...)

Compare Details Suncoast School For Innovative Studies is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.89. (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 Student population at Suncoast School For Innovative Studies is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.7%), Hispanic (35%), White (14.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Suncoast School For Innovative Studies is 9.6, which is the 4^th best among 30 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)

Compare Suncoast School For Innovative Studies employs 10.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Suncoast School For Innovative Studies is $12,216. 21 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Suncoast School For Innovative Studies 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 Suncoast School For Innovative Studies

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	28.63	165^th	199	17.1%
2005	39.17	152^nd	202	24.8%
2006	40.93	1026^th	1688	39.2%
2007	79.90	312^th	1786	82.5%
2008	57.16	802^nd	1789	55.2%
2009	52.74	934^th	1847	49.4%
2010	32.37	1390^th	1919	27.6%
2011	44.98	1162^nd	1985	41.5%
2012	38.65	1244^th	1984	37.3%
2013	24.76	1621^st	2029	20.1%
2014	36.04	1357^th	2064	34.3%
2016	31.31	1472^nd	2087	29.5%
2017	22.70	1707^th	2112	19.2%
2018	32.71	1455^th	2118	31.3%
2019	23.04	1758^th	2182	19.4%
2021	6.89	2192^nd	2247	2.4%
2022	11.58	2068^th	2219	6.8%
2023	14.67	2035^th	2240	9.2%
2024	23.32	1815^th	2256	19.5%

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Rank History for Suncoast School For Innovative Studies

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2005	72.12	152^nd	602	74.8%
2006	32.37	478^th	675	29.2%
2007	62.11	280^th	736	62.0%
2008	64.34	280^th	740	62.2%
2009	52.08	409^th	780	47.6%
2010	41.23	547^th	839	34.8%
2011	45.03	541^st	891	39.3%
2012	43.21	527^th	897	41.2%
2013	44.75	553^rd	956	42.2%
2014	39.13	616^th	999	38.3%
2016	36.63	627^th	997	37.1%
2017	27.68	754^th	1031	26.9%
2018	22.28	827^th	1035	20.1%
2019	20.89	892^nd	1099	18.8%

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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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Reviews:

by a teacher
Thursday, October 17, 2019

Unprofessionally run by an inept upper administration!!! The “takeover” has resulted in DECEPTIVE hiring practices, massive layoff of teaching staff within the first month of school, students schedules being changed AT LEAST 3 times during the first quarter. All of which have resulted in overcrowded classrooms, students not getting the classes they signed up for, difficulty meeting the needs of students, unnerved and unhappy parents, INABILITY TO MEET STUDENTS’ NEEDS - which they each most certainly deserve!!!!! Now, they are advertising to hire substitute teachers no doubt to replace the 6+ teachers they disposed of......unconscionable!!!!!! Close Quote

by a teacher
Friday, March 1, 2019

School is for students who could not thrive at regular public schools. Lots of behavior issues but no resources for adequate support staff. Building in disrepair with no budget for maintenance. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

I completely disagree with the first rater. My kids have been at this school for over 10 years. My oldest has graduated and is doing very well in a high school honors program. My son is thriving at Suncoast as well. They get to know each child at this school. The teachers are very good on average. Technology is increasingly being used in a productive way in the classroom. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, April 27, 2012

Since my 8th grader has been in this school for the 2011-2012 year. He has been getting bullied physical,verbal,and etc.... Once I confronted the principal nothing was done about any of it actually made things worse non of these kids have recieved any punshiment for any of there actions I have found that the students are allowed for a free for all not mentioning the teaching going on is below average I have to also have my son in a stricked tutoring sessions twice a week. there are alot of passing your kid by and don't forget the teachers or staff might seem nice they did to me as well until you question things.

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Enrollment information for Suncoast School For Innovative Studies

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	90	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2000	52	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
2001	76	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
2002	92	20	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2003	92	20	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2004	101	17	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
2005	139	15	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
2006	173	15	2	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	207
2007	181	15	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	15	224
2008	175	27	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	15	237
2009	180	30	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	31	264
2010	189	31	1	36	0	n/a	n/a	33	290
2011	184	50	1	47	3	1	25	0	311
2012	172	61	2	82	4	1	27	0	349
2013	176	75	3	125	3	1	20	0	403
2014	169	81	0	157	1	1	16	0	425
2015	151	71	0	180	1	0	19	0	422
2016	139	70	0	190	1	1	28	0	429
2017	139	68	0	186	0	0	28	0	421
2018	96	72	0	200	0	0	21	0	389
2019	80	76	0	194	0	0	25	0	375
2020	68	74	3	157	0	0	25	0	327
2021	32	57	3	74	0	0	20	0	186
2022	23	54	2	49	0	0	16	0	144
2023	21	57	2	48	0	0	14	0	142
2024	15	43	0	36	0	0	9	0	103

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Suncoast School For Innovative Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	91	0.0	0.0	9.9
2000	56	0.0	0.0	17.9
2001	78	0.0	0.0	24.4
2002	117	10.0	11.7	49.6
2003	117	10.0	11.7	49.6
2004	128	n/a	n/a	41.4
2005	171	0.0	n/a	52.6
2006	207	9.0	23.0	31.9
2007	224	n/a	n/a	43.5
2008	237	15.0	15.8	45.5
2009	264	n/a	n/a	58.4
2010	290	19.0	15.2	75.5
2011	311	25.0	12.4	76.5
2012	349	34.0	10.2	79.4
2013	403	40.0	10.0	78.9
2014	425	38.0	11.1	70.1
2015	422	40.0	10.5	81.5
2016	429	38.0	11.2	82.8
2017	421	39.0	10.7	83.4
2018	389	37.0	10.5	91.8
2019	375	34.1	10.9	84.3
2020	327	23.9	13.6	79.8
2021	186	16.2	11.4	82.3
2022	144	14.6	9.8	86.1
2023	142	12.6	11.2	85.9
2024	103	10.6	9.6	86.4

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 Suncoast School For Innovative Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	91	0.0	0.0	9.9
2000	56	0.0	0.0	17.9
2001	78	0.0	0.0	24.4
2002	117	10.0	11.7	49.6
2003	117	10.0	11.7	49.6
2004	128	n/a	n/a	41.4
2005	171	0.0	n/a	52.6
2006	207	9.0	23.0	31.9
2007	224	n/a	n/a	43.5
2008	237	15.0	15.8	45.5
2009	264	n/a	n/a	58.4
2010	290	19.0	15.2	75.5
2011	311	25.0	12.4	76.5
2012	349	34.0	10.2	79.4
2013	403	40.0	10.0	78.9
2014	425	38.0	11.1	70.1
2015	422	40.0	10.5	81.5
2016	429	38.0	11.2	82.8
2017	421	39.0	10.7	83.4
2018	389	37.0	10.5	91.8
2019	375	34.1	10.9	84.3
2020	327	23.9	13.6	79.8
2021	186	16.2	11.4	82.3
2022	144	14.6	9.8	86.1
2023	142	12.6	11.2	85.9
2024	103	10.6	9.6	86.4

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 Suncoast School For Innovative Studies

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,299 (13.4%)	$8,409 (86.6%)	$9,708
2019	$1,372 (13.2%)	$9,008 (86.8%)	$10,381
2020	$1,331 (12.8%)	$9,038 (87.2%)	$10,369
2021	$2,165 (17.0%)	$10,553 (83.0%)	$12,718
2022	$2,799 (22.2%)	$9,788 (77.8%)	$12,587
2023	$2,234 (18.3%)	$9,982 (81.7%)	$12,216

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Suncoast School For Innovative Studies

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1758^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2035^th of 2240 Elementary schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Suncoast School For Innovative Studies)	45	33	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	70	63	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Suncoast School For Innovative Studies)	37	30	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	73	68	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Suncoast School For Innovative Studies)	50	37	13%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	67	69	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Suncoast School For Innovative Studies)	66	42	24%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	72	72
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Suncoast School For Innovative Studies)	45	32	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	68	64	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Suncoast School For Innovative Studies)	31	18	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	70	60	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Suncoast School For Innovative Studies)	27	26	1%
5th Grade Science (Sarasota)	65	67	2%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	375	142	62.1%
African American	76	57	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	194	48	75.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	80	21	73.8%
Two or More Races	25	14	44%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.3%	85.9%	1.6%

Schools Near Suncoast School For Innovative Studies

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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
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	103	11	9.6	86.4%	15 (14.6%)	43 (41.7%)	36 (35.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.7%)	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
Alta Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 S Euclid Ave	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6400	473	39	12.1	84.4%	122 (25.8%)	74 (15.6%)	229 (48.4%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.7%)	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
Dreamers Academy	Public, Charter	K-4	1050 S Tuttle Ave	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 444-8000	440	30	14.6	69.1%	102 (23.2%)	37 (8.4%)	279 (63.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.3%)	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	681	48	14.1	27.3%	517 (75.9%)	15 (2.2%)	90 (13.2%)	16 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.0%)	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
Tuttle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2863 8th St	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6433	690	52	13.2	82.6%	155 (22.5%)	78 (11.3%)	419 (60.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.9%)	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
Children First	Public	PK	1723 N Orange Ave	Sarasota	34234	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 953-3877	30	10	3.0	10.0%	23 (76.7%)	2 (6.7%)	3 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)								(n/a)
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	435	39	11.1	93.8%	57 (13.1%)	223 (51.3%)	107 (24.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.8%)	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
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	578	42	13.8	55.9%	271 (46.9%)	124 (21.5%)	134 (23.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.6%)	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
Gocio Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3450 Gocio Rd	Sarasota	34235	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6405	636	50	12.7	85.8%	150 (23.6%)	113 (17.8%)	342 (53.8%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	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
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	709	49	14.4	38.2%	472 (66.6%)	48 (6.8%)	150 (21.2%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.7%)	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

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