Very Good
#1415 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 37% in state
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Elementary School · Sarasota · Sarasota, FL
A Sarasota elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2350 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING WAY, Sarasota, FL 34234
- Math 47% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emma E. Booker Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emma E. Booker Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,165/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sarasota), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,607
Median home value
$222,900
Median rent
$1,352/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamers AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Children FirstEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK | 1.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Tuttle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Agape Christian School of SarasotaPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 53 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sarasota
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #35 of 56
- District spending per student
- $14,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emma E. Booker Elementary School is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Emma E. Booker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sarasota, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 435 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,415 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emma E. Booker Elementary School
What grades does Emma E. Booker Elementary School serve?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma E. Booker Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emma E. Booker Elementary School rank in FL?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School ranks #1,415 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Emma E. Booker Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emma E. Booker Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Emma E. Booker Elementary School a charter school?
No, Emma E. Booker Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emma E. Booker Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Emma E. Booker Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
93.8% of students at Emma E. Booker Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarasota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (941) 361-6480
- Area population (ZIP 34234)
- 22,051
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34234; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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