Summary:
Lakeview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sarasota, Florida, serving 691 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Sarasota School District, which is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Lakeview Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with students significantly outperforming district and state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. In 2022-2023, 82% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 67% in the Sarasota district and 51% statewide. The school also had exceptional math proficiency, with 89%, 96%, and 88% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students, respectively, scoring proficient or better on the FAST Math assessment, compared to 70%, 70%, and 66% in the Sarasota district. However, Lakeview Elementary has a less diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White students (73.66%) compared to neighboring schools like Gulf Gate Elementary School and Fruitville Elementary School.
Lakeview Elementary's low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.2% to 15.6% in recent years, are also noteworthy, as they are lower than the rates observed in several nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $12,082 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the spending at some of the neighboring schools. These factors suggest that Lakeview Elementary is providing a high-quality education, but the school's leadership and the Sarasota School District should consider strategies to attract and support a more diverse student body, ensuring that all students have access to a well-rounded educational experience.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Sarasota
SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,082
Students who attend Lakeview Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.0
Number of students: 691
Racial breakdown:
White:
73.7%
Hispanic:
16.1%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Asian:
2.7%
African American:
1.4%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.9%
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