Very Good
#867 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 23% in state
Garden Elementary School
Elementary School · Sarasota · Venice, FL
A Sarasota elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 CENTER RD, Venice, FL 34285
- Math 69% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garden Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Garden 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated739/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,712
Median home value
$295,400
Median rent
$1,485/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34285; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Venice Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Island Village Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Taylor Ranch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 882 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sarasota
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #24 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
Garden Elementary School is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garden Elementary School
Garden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Venice, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 509 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #867 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Garden Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garden Elementary School
What grades does Garden Elementary School serve?
Garden Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Garden Elementary School?
Garden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garden Elementary School rank in FL?
Garden Elementary School ranks #867 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Garden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Garden Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Garden Elementary School a charter school?
No, Garden Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garden Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Garden Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden Elementary School?
54.6% of students at Garden 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
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarasota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.7%
- Phone
- (941) 486-2110
- Area population (ZIP 34285)
- 18,821
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 69.6
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 34285; 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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