SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMY

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/suncoast

Charter School 836 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sarasota Suncoast Academy is a public charter school located in Sarasota, Florida, serving students in grades K-8. Operating under the Sarasota County School District, the academy is known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a focus on fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning skills in a supportive, student-centered environment.

Beyond its academic requirements, Sarasota Suncoast Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, which are cornerstones of its charter model. The school seeks to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through individualized attention and a robust extracurricular program. By combining traditional educational values with modern instructional practices, the academy strives to prepare its graduates for success in high school and beyond while nurturing well-rounded, responsible citizens.

836

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	667
Hispanic	115
Black	9
Asian	5
Two or More	40

White
667 (79.8 %)
Hispanic
115 (13.8 %)
Two or More
40 (4.8 %)
Black
9 (1.1 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SARASOTA
Phone:	(941)924-4242
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/suncoast
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 111

Grade 7 109

Grade 8 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	92
Grade 6	111
Grade 7	109
Grade 8	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	417	49.9%
Male	419	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)