Excellent
#72 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 2% in state
Venice Elementary School
Elementary School · Sarasota · Venice, FL
A Sarasota elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 MIAMI AVE E, Venice, FL 34285
- Math 83% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Venice Elementary School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 81% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Venice 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 82Very 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epiphany Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| European Academy of Early EducationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 2.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Island Village Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Hope Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #4 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
Venice Elementary School is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Venice Elementary School
Venice Elementary School is a public elementary school in Venice, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 631 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Venice Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Venice Elementary School
What grades does Venice Elementary School serve?
Venice Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Venice Elementary School?
Venice Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venice Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Venice Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Venice Elementary School rank in FL?
Venice Elementary School ranks #72 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Venice Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Venice Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Venice Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Venice Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Venice Elementary School a charter school?
No, Venice Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Venice Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Venice Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Venice Elementary School?
40.4% of students at Venice 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
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sarasota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.7%
- Phone
- (941) 486-2111
- 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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