Tatum Ridge Elementary School serves 785 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Tatum Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (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 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tatum Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tatum Ridge Elementary School's student population of 785 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
785 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tatum Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Tatum Ridge Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#349 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
3%
21%
White
77%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Tatum Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Tatum Ridge Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tatum Ridge Elementary School?
785 students attend Tatum Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Tatum Ridge Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tatum Ridge Elementary School?
Tatum Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tatum Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Tatum Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tatum Ridge Elementary School part of?
Tatum Ridge Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Quarter 1
October 12, 2023 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break No School
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of 2nd Quarter
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
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