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Laurel Nokomis School

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Laurel Nokomis School ranks 424 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

424^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Laurel Nokomis School is a public elementary and middle school serving grades PK-8 in Nokomis, Florida, with a student population of 1,402. The school is part of the Sarasota School District, which is ranked 11th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laurel Nokomis School has consistently been ranked among the top 25% of elementary schools in Florida over the past decade, with a current ranking of 424 out of 2,258 elementary schools in the state. The school consistently outperforms the Sarasota district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with 85% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 and 100% proficiency in Geometry, compared to lower district and state averages. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 31.4% in 2023-2024, this rate is still lower than the district and state averages.

Laurel Nokomis School's higher per-student spending of $15,517 in 2023-2024 and lower student-teacher ratio of 13.2 suggest that the school is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and academic achievement. When compared to nearby schools in the Sarasota district, such as Wilkinson Elementary School, Gulf Gate Elementary School, and Ashton Elementary School, Laurel Nokomis School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming its peers on standardized tests and maintaining a strong academic reputation.

1,384

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,918

Per pupil spending ?

36.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1900 Laurel Rd E
Nokomis, FL 34275

(941) 486-2171

District: Sarasota

Students who attend Laurel Nokomis School usually attend:

High:

Venice Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.0%

Hispanic:

16.0%

Two or more races:

6.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 86th percentile in 2014 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (73% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Florida elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg67%

Florida avg58%

Elementary school

424^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

224^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From top 5% (2016) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 31Elementary Schools in the Sarasota

11^th of 67Sarasota among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	79.0	424 of 2258	81.2%	★★★★☆
2024	72.8	577 of 2256	74.4%	★★★★☆
2023	78.6	436 of 2240	80.5%	★★★★☆
2022	79.1	434 of 2219	80.4%	★★★★☆
2021	86.2	281 of 2247	87.5%	★★★★☆
2019	73.3	557 of 2182	74.5%	★★★★☆
2018	84.2	313 of 2118	85.2%	★★★★☆
2017	84.3	283 of 2112	86.6%	★★★★☆
2016	87.8	201 of 2087	90.4%	★★★★★
2014	83.7	299 of 2064	85.5%	★★★★☆
2013	86.5	211 of 2029	89.6%	★★★★☆
2012	84.8	247 of 1984	87.6%	★★★★☆
2011	84.6	238 of 1985	88.0%	★★★★☆
2010	82.0	279 of 1919	85.5%	★★★★☆
2009	85.9	196 of 1847	89.4%	★★★★☆
2008	85.4	197 of 1789	89.0%	★★★★☆
2007	79.5	325 of 1786	81.8%	★★★★☆
2006	74.2	431 of 1688	74.5%	★★★★☆
2005	70.2	84 of 202	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	81.1	50 of 199	74.9%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	78.6	224 of 1205	81.4%	★★★★☆
2024	84.9	143 of 1196	88.0%	★★★★☆
2023	84.9	142 of 1177	87.9%	★★★★☆
2022	86.0	129 of 1148	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	89.4	83 of 1136	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	86.3	126 of 1099	88.5%	★★★★☆
2018	89.7	93 of 1035	91.0%	★★★★★
2017	87.9	108 of 1031	89.5%	★★★★☆
2016	92.9	47 of 997	95.3%	★★★★★
2014	93.9	31 of 999	96.9%	★★★★★
2013	92.7	37 of 956	96.1%	★★★★★
2012	92.8	40 of 897	95.5%	★★★★★
2011	88.0	72 of 891	91.9%	★★★★★
2010	88.7	57 of 839	93.2%	★★★★★
2009	88.6	59 of 780	92.4%	★★★★★
2008	87.5	68 of 740	90.8%	★★★★★
2007	85.3	87 of 736	88.2%	★★★★☆
2006	87.6	66 of 675	90.2%	★★★★★
2005	76.2	122 of 602	79.7%	★★★★☆
2004	84.7	74 of 593	87.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Geometry100%+45 vs state

Algebra 185%+25 vs state

Civics84%+13 vs state

Math75%+16 vs state

English Language Arts71%+14 vs state

Science64%+12 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, September 21, 2012

Just moved here and found this wonderful school. It is a K-8 school and is rated with an A+ from the state. The PTO is very active and supports useful projects for the kids. This year they are buying an extra reading series for the teachers. When you walk in the front office the secretaries make you feel welcome. The ESE staff was very helpful and so was the prinicpal. I would highly recommend this school! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laurel Nokomis School	Public	PK, KG-8	1900 Laurel Rd E	Nokomis	34275	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 486-2171	1,384	96	14.4	36.1%	969 (70.0%)	25 (1.8%)	221 (16.0%)	71 (5.1%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	94 (6.8%)	79	424^th of 2258 public elementary schools	81.2%		72.8	577^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.4%	153	72.0	75.0	67.0	75.0	76.0	64.0	77.0	75.0	64.0	85.0	84.0	51.0	66.0	62.0	85.0	100.0	84.0	$14,918	$250	$14,669
Island Village Montessori School	Public, Charter	K-8	2001 Pinebrook Rd	Venice	34275	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 484-4999	527	39	13.5	40.2%	364 (69.1%)	16 (3.0%)	82 (15.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (11.4%)	47.8	1163^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	48.5%		51.6	1051^st of 2256 public elementary schools	53.4%	112	57.0	61.0	56.0	62.0	67.0	65.0	32.0	46.0	56.0	50.0	65.0	52.0	73.0	61.0	75.0	100.0	80.0	$11,923	$554	$11,369
Venice Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Miami Ave E	Venice	34285	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 486-2111	616	47	13.1	37.5%	476 (77.3%)	9 (1.5%)	67 (10.9%)	16 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.6%)	88.4	215^th of 2258 public elementary schools	90.5%		92.1	109^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.2%	106	80.0	75.0	72.0				80.0	83.0	82.0				74.0					$18,034	$478	$17,557
Garden Elementary School	Public	K-5	700 Center Rd	Venice	34285	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 486-2110	529	37	14.2	51.6%	359 (67.9%)	11 (2.1%)	117 (22.1%)	7 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.0%)	64.5	765^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.1%		74.6	535^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.3%	230	64.0	59.0	61.0				65.0	69.0	59.0				64.0					$14,944	$253	$14,691
Taylor Ranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Taylor Ranch Trl	Venice	34293	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 486-2000	844	57	14.8	32.6%	668 (79.1%)	4 (0.5%)	89 (10.5%)	24 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (7.0%)	90.1	164^th of 2258 public elementary schools	92.7%		86.8	263^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	88.3%	99	74.0	80.0	80.0				82.0	82.0	77.0				84.0					$15,247	$240	$15,006
Sarasota Suncoast Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	8084 Hawkins Rd	Sarasota	34241	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 924-4242	823	48	17.1	21.3%	667 (81.0%)	7 (0.9%)	103 (12.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.0%)	79.4	420^th of 2258 public elementary schools	81.4%		70.7	623^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	72.4%	203	73.0	73.0	68.0	78.0	77.0	72.0	69.0	71.0	65.0	84.0	91.0	76.0	79.0	67.0	98.0		91.0	$9,638	$760	$8,878
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	6220 McIntosh Rd	Sarasota	34238	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 257-1124	433	30	14.3	3.5%	210 (48.5%)	9 (2.1%)	178 (41.1%)	13 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	33.2	1552^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	31.3%		31.1	1591^st of 2256 public elementary schools	29.5%	39	37.0	50.0	41.0	68.0	43.0	44.0	51.0	58.0	34.0	83.0	63.0	50.0	34.0	32.0	85.0		63.0	$11,111	$34	$11,077
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	596	45	13.2	54.9%	371 (62.2%)	17 (2.9%)	163 (27.3%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.5%)	59.2	898^th of 2258 public elementary schools	60.2%		77.4	467^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.3%	431	63.0	53.0	58.0				67.0	66.0	60.0				57.0					$19,235	$1,528	$17,708
Ashton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5110 Ashton Rd	Sarasota	34233	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6440	964	59	16.4	28.0%	703 (72.9%)	12 (1.2%)	129 (13.4%)	53 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (6.5%)	93.1	81^st of 2258 public elementary schools	96.4%		94.9	53^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	97.7%	28	78.0	75.0	78.0				89.0	90.0	92.0				84.0					$14,216	$264	$13,952
Lakeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7299 Hand Rd	Sarasota	34241	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6571	741	49	15.1	28.2%	526 (71.0%)	9 (1.2%)	138 (18.6%)	31 (4.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.6%)	91	133^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	94.1%		94.8	56^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.5%	77	80.0	82.0	75.0				85.0	91.0	77.0				76.0					$13,046	$214	$12,832

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Nokomis School

What schools do graduates of Laurel Nokomis School attend?

Students who attend Laurel Nokomis School usually go on to attend:

High : Venice Senior High School

Is Laurel Nokomis School a good school?

Laurel Nokomis School ranks 424^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Laurel Nokomis School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,384 students attended Laurel Nokomis School.

What district is Laurel Nokomis School in?

Sarasota

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Nokomis School?

Students at Laurel Nokomis School are 70% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

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