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Gocio Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1802^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 20% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Gocio Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sarasota, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 636 students. The school is part of the Sarasota School District, which is ranked 11th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the district's strong performance, Gocio Elementary faces several challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.1% to 31.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Gocio's test scores are consistently lower than the Sarasota district and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 34-60% of Gocio students were proficient in FAST English Language Arts and Math, compared to 62-73% in the district. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.79% to 85.87% over the past few years, much higher than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, the nearby Alta Vista Elementary and Emma E. Booker Elementary schools generally have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower free/reduced lunch rates compared to Gocio Elementary. This suggests that Gocio may be facing unique challenges that are not shared by its neighboring schools. While Gocio receives higher per-student spending, ranging from $13,818 to $18,733 over the past few years, the school's academic performance remains lower than the district and state averages, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the need for targeted interventions to address the specific needs of its student population.

654

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,225

Per pupil spending ?

81.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3450 Gocio Rd
Sarasota, FL 34235

(941) 361-6405

District: Sarasota

Students who attend Gocio Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Booker Middle School
High:	Booker High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.6%

White:

20.0%

African American:

15.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 28th percentile in 2014 → 20th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (43% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg68%

Florida avg58%

1,802^nd of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 20%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 24% (2016) to bottom 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

31^st 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	23.9	1802 of 2258	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.3	1451 of 2256	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.3	1570 of 2240	29.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.7	1558 of 2219	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.7	1451 of 2247	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.5	1188 of 2182	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.7	1458 of 2118	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	34.4	1385 of 2112	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	27.0	1579 of 2087	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	31.2	1489 of 2064	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	24.6	1624 of 2029	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	42.4	1167 of 1984	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	46.7	1127 of 1985	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.2	1097 of 1919	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	61.4	747 of 1847	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.4	796 of 1789	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	45.6	1031 of 1786	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	34.2	1153 of 1688	31.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math48%-13 vs state

English Language Arts40%-16 vs state

Science35%-20 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Tuesday, February 1, 2022

I have worked at Gocio Elementary School for 5 years. This school is the best family school meaning everyone treats each other with respect and trust. Close Quote

by a teacher
Thursday, September 15, 2011

I love working at this school. The students are bright and appreciative, the staff is loving and professional, and the arts program is phenomenal! Close Quote

Schools Near Gocio Elementary School

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gocio Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3450 Gocio Rd	Sarasota	34235	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6405	654	47	13.9	81.2%	131 (20.0%)	99 (15.1%)	390 (59.6%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)	23.9	1802^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	20.2%		36.3	1451^st of 2256 public elementary schools	35.7%	351	48.0	40.0	34.0				60.0	49.0	37.0				35.0				$19,225	$2,424	$16,801
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	451	32	14.0	86.3%	56 (12.4%)	224 (49.7%)	109 (24.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (13.5%)	36.7	1457^th of 2258 public elementary schools	35.5%		37.7	1411^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.5%	46	58.0	46.0	38.0				64.0	54.0	41.0				51.0				$22,923	$3,363	$19,560
Tuttle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2863 8th St	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6433	698	51	13.6	79.4%	124 (17.8%)	80 (11.5%)	453 (64.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.4%)	34.7	1504^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.4%		26.3	1732^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	23.2%	228	46.0	43.0	45.0				52.0	47.0	46.0				63.0				$18,768	$2,803	$15,966
Dreamers Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2146 Myrtle St	Sarasota	34234	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 444-8000	519	36	14.4	69.4%	108 (20.8%)	40 (7.7%)	348 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.0%)	32	1592^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	29.5%		26.7	1718^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.8%	126	47.0	34.0	34.0				68.0	28.0	61.0				39.0				$12,156	$655	$11,501
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%)	31.5	1601^st of 2258 public elementary schools	29.1%		27.9	1684^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.4%	83	89.0	73.0	20.0	46.0	55.0	65.0	74.0	36.0	15.0	33.0	48.0	69.0	15.0	61.0	100.0	90.0	$10,470	$200	$10,270
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%)	57.3	941^st of 2258 public elementary schools	58.3%		55.3	964^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.3%	23	53.0	49.0	56.0				65.0	71.0	59.0				66.0				$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%)	29.5	1660^th of 2258 public elementary schools	26.5%		23.3	1815^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.5%	155	24.0	44.0	71.0				29.0	31.0	50.0				57.0				$11,667	$1,293	$10,375
Fruitville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Honore Ave	Sarasota	34232	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6200	704	52	13.5	55.0%	404 (57.4%)	59 (8.4%)	203 (28.8%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.3%)	71.2	604^th of 2258 public elementary schools	73.3%		65.3	742^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	67.1%	138	61.0	62.0	68.0				68.0	70.0	67.0				70.0				$17,247	$290	$16,956
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	547	34	16.0	51.9%	240 (43.9%)	114 (20.8%)	133 (24.3%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.3%)	80.3	400^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.3%		73.5	561^st of 2256 public elementary schools	75.1%	161	86.0	78.0	66.0				71.0	80.0	63.0				67.0				$14,109	$222	$13,887
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3415 Tallevast Rd	Sarasota	34243	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 358-2888	522	35	14.9	68.0%	132 (25.3%)	58 (11.1%)	281 (53.8%)	20 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.7%)	50.9	1093^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	51.6%		40.8	1322^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	41.4%	229	39.0	50.0	53.0				59.0	58.0	73.0	100.0			58.0				$14,629	$1,535	$13,095

Frequently Asked Questions about Gocio Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Gocio Elementary School?

Students at Gocio Elementary School are 60% Hispanic, 20% White, 15% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Gocio Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Booker Middle School
High : Booker High School

How many students attend Gocio Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 654 students attended Gocio Elementary School.

What district is Gocio Elementary School in?

Sarasota

Is Gocio Elementary School a good school?

Gocio Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Florida elementary schools.

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