Serving 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Venice Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Venice Elementary School serves the southwest part of Venice, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Venice Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Venice Elementary School's student population of 616 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Motto
Every Student. Every Day!
School Rankings
Venice Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Venice 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
#259 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venice Elementary School's ranking?
Venice Elementary School is ranked #259 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Venice Elementary School often compared to?
Venice Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Nokomis School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Venice Elementary School?
616 students attend Venice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Venice Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Venice Elementary School?
Venice Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Venice Elementary School offer ?
Venice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Venice Elementary School part of?
Venice Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.
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