Laurel Nokomis School
- Laurel Nokomis School serves 1,153 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Laurel Nokomis School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Laurel Nokomis School's student population of 1,153 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,153 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 89 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Laurel Nokomis School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Laurel Nokomis School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #194 out of 3,601 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 32% |
| Black | 3% | 22% |
| White | 77% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sarasota School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Laurel Nokomis School is Island Village Montessori School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Venice Island Village Montessori School Charter School
Grades: K-11 | 754 students
1.1 miles
2001 Pinebrook Rd
Venice, FL 34292
(941)484-4999 1.1 K-11 754 - Venice Venice Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 576 students
2.8 miles
150 Miami Ave E
Venice, FL 34285
(941)486-2111 2.8 PK-5 576 - Venice Venice Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 2087 students
3.1 miles
1 Indian Ave
Venice, FL 34285
(941)488-6726 3.1 9-12 2087 - Venice Student Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 286 students
3.9 miles
200 Field Ave E
Venice, FL 34285
(941)485-5551 3.9 6-8 286 - Venice Sky Academy Venice Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 256 students
4.3 miles
701 Center Rd
Venice, FL 34285
(941)244-2626 4.3 6-8 256
School Reviews
| 5 Laurel Nokomis is one of the county's top schools in terms of student achievement and parent satisfaction. The school is unique in that it has grades PK through grade eight. The PTO is very involved and each year raises thousands of dollars to provide extras for the students.The environment is warm and nuturing, yet the children are challenged academically. - Posted by Teacher - nsdub |
| 5 Excellent school, teachers and administration. - Posted by Teacher - dlb |
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