Very Good
#865 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 23% in state
Laurel Nokomis School
Elementary School · Sarasota · Nokomis, FL
A Sarasota elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1900 LAUREL RD E, Nokomis, FL 34275
- Math 71% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laurel Nokomis School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 70% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Laurel Nokomis 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated739/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$84,503
Median home value
$435,600
Median rent
$1,459/mo
College educated
43%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34275; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Village Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| European Academy of Early EducationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 2.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Hope Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Epiphany Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 176 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #22 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
Laurel Nokomis School is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel Nokomis School
Laurel Nokomis School is a public elementary school in Nokomis, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 1,402 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #865 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel Nokomis School
What grades does Laurel Nokomis School serve?
Laurel Nokomis School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Laurel Nokomis School?
Laurel Nokomis School has an enrollment of approximately 1,402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Nokomis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Nokomis School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurel Nokomis School rank in FL?
Laurel Nokomis School ranks #865 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Laurel Nokomis School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel Nokomis 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 Laurel Nokomis School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel Nokomis School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Laurel Nokomis School a charter school?
No, Laurel Nokomis School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurel Nokomis School a Title I school?
No, Laurel Nokomis School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel Nokomis School?
37.2% of students at Laurel Nokomis 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarasota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (941) 486-2171
- Area population (ZIP 34275)
- 21,583
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 63.7
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 34275; 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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