Emma E. Booker Elementary School

2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way
Sarasota, FL 34234
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emma E. Booker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emma E. Booker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Emma E. Booker Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
516 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Emma E. Booker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emma E. Booker Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (FL)
#2805 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
48%
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32%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
36%
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Black
55%
21%
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White
10%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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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 Emma E. Booker Elementary School's ranking?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School is ranked #2805 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Emma E. Booker Elementary School often compared to?
Emma E. Booker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gocio Elementary School, Tuttle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
516 students attend Emma E. Booker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Emma E. Booker Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Emma E. Booker Elementary School offer ?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Emma E. Booker Elementary School part of?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.

School Reviews

5   10/20/2015
I love this school I came here I was in 5th grade it was the best year of my life.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jessi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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