Emma E. Booker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sarasota, Florida, which opened in the fall of 1989. It is one of the Booker Schools, with a middle and high school of the same name nearby. It is a part of Sarasota County Schools.
Serving 451 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Emma E. Booker Elementary School serves the northwest part of Sarasota, FL, covering an area of approximately 9.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emma E. Booker Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emma E. Booker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emma E. Booker Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#2659 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Hispanic
24%
38%
Black
50%
21%
White
12%
34%
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Tornado
Source: 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 #2659 out of 3,662 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
451 students attend Emma E. Booker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Emma E. Booker Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emma E. Booker Elementary School offer ?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emma E. Booker Elementary School part of?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.
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