Fruitville Elementary School serves 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Fruitville Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (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 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruitville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Fruitville Elementary School's student population of 746 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fruitville Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Fruitville Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#859 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
28%
36%
Black
9%
21%
White
55%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Fruitville Elementary School's ranking?
Fruitville Elementary School is ranked #859 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fruitville Elementary School?
746 students attend Fruitville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Fruitville Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruitville Elementary School?
Fruitville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fruitville Elementary School offer ?
Fruitville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fruitville Elementary School part of?
Fruitville Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
4 12/8/2017
Great school. Been here k-4th so far. And my son will finish elm here. Teachers are great. But the school lunch is horrible!! And gross. Some days my son wont eat lunch due to it being gross and wierd off the wall food? Maybe the women that work there could put a little pride in the slop they srve to our children! And maybe be nice? A smile wouldnt kill you....
5 9/9/2017
Perfect school for autustic kids and other
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