Phillippi Shores Elementary School

4747 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL 34231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phillippi Shores Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Phillippi Shores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Phillippi Shores Elementary School's student population of 709 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
709 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Phillippi Shores Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillippi Shores Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#260 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Phillippi Shores Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phillippi Shores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phillippi Shores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Phillippi Shores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Phillippi Shores Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Phillippi Shores Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Phillippi Shores Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Phillippi Shores Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Phillippi Shores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Phillippi Shores Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Phillippi Shores Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phillippi Shores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Phillippi Shores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phillippi Shores Elementary School's ranking?
Phillippi Shores Elementary School is ranked #260 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Phillippi Shores Elementary School often compared to?
Phillippi Shores Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southside Elementary School, Ashton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Phillippi Shores Elementary School?
709 students attend Phillippi Shores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Phillippi Shores Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillippi Shores Elementary School?
Phillippi Shores Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phillippi Shores Elementary School offer ?
Phillippi Shores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Phillippi Shores Elementary School part of?
Phillippi Shores Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.

School Reviews

2   1/5/2019
This is a high-performing school, my son has been going there since K and we are quite happy with the results. The staff and teachers are really dedicated. There is a downside of course, and that is that to get those results, they cut on the recess time and PE. My son had a hard time adapting to this, especially since there`s a lot of homework. You should always try to talk with the teacher to make sure they slow down on the homework and that your child gets time outside (if they haven`t finished their work at school or they misbehave, sometimes they`ll get no recess, which is counter-productive especially at that age).They also give too many treats and candy, especially just before lunch time. Plus lunch break is very short so your child will probably not eat much. So in terms of health they are not the most advanced school you will find. But the atmosphere is nice when they organize events, overall a lot of nice families. Be aware that they are under renovation which means for the moment you cannot see your child`s teacher in the morning anymore.
- Posted by Parent - ProudMom

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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