Serving 1,027 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lamarque 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 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,027 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lamarque Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lamarque Elementary School's student population of 1,027 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,027 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lamarque Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamarque Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1004 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
6%
21%
White
67%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamarque Elementary School's ranking?
Lamarque Elementary School is ranked #1004 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lamarque Elementary School often compared to?
Lamarque Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cranberry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lamarque Elementary School?
1,027 students attend Lamarque Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lamarque Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamarque Elementary School?
Lamarque Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lamarque Elementary School offer ?
Lamarque Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lamarque Elementary School part of?
Lamarque Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.
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