Serving 775 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fruitville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruitville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Fruitville Elementary School's student population of 775 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
775 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fruitville Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruitville Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1036 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruitville Elementary School's ranking?
Fruitville Elementary School is ranked #1036 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fruitville Elementary School?
775 students attend Fruitville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fruitville Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruitville Elementary School?
Fruitville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fruitville Elementary School offer ?
Fruitville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fruitville Elementary School part of?
Fruitville Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.
School Reviews
4 12/8/2017
Great school. Been here k-4th so far. And my son will finish elm here. Teachers are great. But the school lunch is horrible!! And gross. Some days my son wont eat lunch due to it being gross and wierd off the wall food? Maybe the women that work there could put a little pride in the slop they srve to our children! And maybe be nice? A smile wouldnt kill you....
5 9/9/2017
Perfect school for autustic kids and other
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