Cranberry Elementary School serves 723 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cranberry Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cranberry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Cranberry Elementary School's student population of 723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
723 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cranberry Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cranberry Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#567 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
48%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
16%
36%

Black
6%
21%

White
69%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Cranberry Elementary School's ranking?
Cranberry Elementary School is ranked #567 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Cranberry Elementary School?
723 students attend Cranberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Cranberry Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cranberry Elementary School?
Cranberry Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cranberry Elementary School offer ?
Cranberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cranberry Elementary School part of?
Cranberry Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.
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