SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1901 WEBBER ST
SARASOTA, FL 34239

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/southside

687 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southside Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the heart of Sarasota, Florida. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation, historic charm, and deep integration into the surrounding community. As part of the Sarasota County School District, Southside is often recognized for maintaining high educational standards and fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that encourages both intellectual and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Southside Elementary is characterized by an active parent-teacher association and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities that enhance the student experience. The school’s location on Webber Street places it in a prime position to serve families in the area, and it is frequently cited for its dedicated faculty and commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school. For families seeking a traditional neighborhood school with a focus on community involvement and academic excellence, Southside remains a cornerstone institution in the Sarasota educational landscape.

687

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	520
Hispanic	96
Black	13
Asian	15
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

White
520 (75.7 %)
Hispanic
96 (14.0 %)
Two or More
42 (6.1 %)
Asian
15 (2.2 %)
Black
13 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SARASOTA
Phone:	(941)361-6420
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/southside
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	122
Grade 5	121

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	363	52.8%
Male	324	47.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)