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Wilkinson Elementary School

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Wilkinson Elementary School ranks 1496 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1496^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Wilkinson Elementary School is a PK-5 public school in Sarasota, FL, serving 422 students as part of the highly-rated Sarasota School District, but it stands out as a low-performing school within this high-achieving area.

Wilkinson has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math significantly below the district average in every grade level. For example, only 44% of 4th graders were proficient in ELA compared to the district's 68%. This is a stark contrast to nearby schools like Ashton Elementary and Southside Elementary, which rank among the best in the state. A particularly alarming trend is a dramatic spike in chronic absenteeism, which jumped from just 8.3% in 2022-2023 to 31.9% in 2023-2024—a massive increase that points to a recent disruption. While other schools like Alta Vista Elementary (28.8%) and Suncoast School For Innovative Studies (41.5%) also have high rates, the speed of change at Wilkinson is unique.

Interestingly, Wilkinson spends $23,696 per student—the highest among nearby schools—yet this investment has not translated into strong academic outcomes. For context, top-performing Southside Elementary spends only $14,291 per student. This spending puzzle suggests funds may be directed toward support services that are not yet yielding measurable gains. On a positive note, 5th Grade Science scores are a relative bright spot, with 52% proficiency, closer to the state average of 60%. The school's challenges are not purely about location, as Phillippi Shores Elementary, just 1.7 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and a lower poverty rate. Wilkinson serves a predominantly low-income population, with over 72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, but this is not destiny, as other district schools with similar demographics are outperforming it in key areas.

422

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,696

Per pupil spending ?

72.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3400 Wilkinson Rd
Sarasota, FL 34231

(941) 361-6477

District: Sarasota

Students who attend Wilkinson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Brookside Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.7%

White:

37.7%

African American:

12.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 40th percentile in 2016 → 33rd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (54% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

!English Language Arts scores 10 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg73%

Florida avg62%

1,496^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to bottom 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 31Elementary Schools in the Sarasota

9^th of 70Sarasota 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	36.3	1496 of 2240	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	27.1	1722 of 2258	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.4	1477 of 2256	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.8	1341 of 2240	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.9	1372 of 2219	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.1	1418 of 2247	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.5	1731 of 2182	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.0	1450 of 2118	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.6	1402 of 2112	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.6	1252 of 2087	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	40.6	1238 of 2064	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.5	932 of 2029	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.9	671 of 1984	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	49.8	1050 of 1985	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	66.1	672 of 1919	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.3	684 of 1847	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.0	613 of 1789	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.2	676 of 1786	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	39.9	1049 of 1688	37.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math59%-6 vs state

Science52%-8 vs state

English Language Arts50%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilkinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Wilkinson Rd	Sarasota	34231	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6477	422	33	12.9	72.5%	159 (37.7%)	52 (12.3%)	176 (41.7%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.2%)	36.3	1496^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.2%		27.1	1722^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	23.7%	226	59.0	44.0	48.0				67.0	58.0	52.0				52.0				$23,696	$3,263	$20,434
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	696	44	15.8	34.8%	466 (67.0%)	44 (6.3%)	139 (20.0%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.7%)	86.2	228^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.8%		88	226^th of 2258 public elementary schools	90.0%	2	78.0	71.0	77.0				81.0	83.0	87.0				81.0				$15,150	$255	$14,896
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%)	65.7	733^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	67.3%		59.2	898^th of 2258 public elementary schools	60.2%	165	66.0	75.0	67.0				65.0	73.0	60.0				67.0				$19,235	$1,528	$17,708
Brentwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Vinson Ave	Sarasota	34232	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6230	590	47	12.5	61.7%	298 (50.5%)	68 (11.5%)	187 (31.7%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	72.7	559^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.0%		53.7	1025^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.6%	466	71.0	58.0	72.0				76.0	73.0	75.0				74.0				$23,848	$3,323	$20,525
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%)	22.9	1848^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.5%		33.2	1552^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	31.3%	296	43.0	36.0	53.0	53.0	48.0	66.0	40.0	44.0	47.0	62.0	67.0	81.0	44.0	40.0	100.0	73.0	$11,111	$34	$11,077
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%)	92.9	68^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.0%		93.1	81^st of 2258 public elementary schools	96.4%	13	77.0	82.0	80.0				97.0	89.0	93.0				88.0				$14,216	$264	$13,952
Southside Elementary School	Public	K-5	1901 Webber St	Sarasota	34239	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6420	696	46	15.1	22.1%	526 (75.6%)	22 (3.2%)	88 (12.6%)	14 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.6%)	96.6	15^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.3%		95.9	29^th of 2258 public elementary schools	98.7%	14	90.0	87.0	89.0				98.0	95.0	94.0				91.0				$14,291	$220	$14,071
Alta Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 S Euclid Ave	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6400	453	33	13.7	84.3%	109 (24.1%)	74 (16.3%)	226 (49.9%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (8.2%)	65.3	746^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.7%		57.3	941^st of 2258 public elementary schools	58.3%	195	60.0	64.0	53.0				75.0	78.0	76.0				71.0				$21,464	$2,908	$18,556
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	96	7	13.7	85.4%	14 (14.6%)	42 (43.8%)	33 (34.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.3%)	2.1	2222^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	0.8%		29.5	1660^th of 2258 public elementary schools	26.5%	562			27.0						27.0				13.0				$11,667	$1,293	$10,375
Sarasota Academy Of The Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	582 McIntosh Rd	Sarasota	34232	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 377-2278	193	17	11.1	55.4%	94 (48.7%)	5 (2.6%)	72 (37.3%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.3%)	64.5	770^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.6%		31.5	1601^st of 2258 public elementary schools	29.1%	831	69.0	79.0	63.0	52.0	39.0	62.0	88.0	89.0	53.0	63.0	56.0	47.0	79.0	38.0	62.0	86.0	$10,470	$200	$10,270

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkinson Elementary School

What district is Wilkinson Elementary School in?

Sarasota

What is the racial makeup of Wilkinson Elementary School?

Students at Wilkinson Elementary School are 42% Hispanic, 38% White, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Wilkinson Elementary School a good school?

Wilkinson Elementary School ranks 1496^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wilkinson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 422 students attended Wilkinson Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Wilkinson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wilkinson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brookside Middle School

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