TAYLOR RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(941)486-2000

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/taylorranch

901 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Taylor Ranch Elementary School, located in Venice, Florida, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Sarasota County School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. It serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages personal growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development alongside a robust core curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, Taylor Ranch is noted for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, specialized programs, and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its students. By focusing on a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the local Venice community, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success and long-term academic achievement within the supportive framework of the Sarasota County educational system.

901

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAYLOR RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	712
Hispanic	89
Black	14
Asian	20
Two or More	65
American Indian	1

White
712 (79.0 %)
Hispanic
89 (9.9 %)
Two or More
65 (7.2 %)
Asian
20 (2.2 %)
Black
14 (1.6 %)
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)486-2000
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/taylorranch
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	901
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 28

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 151

Grade 3 176

Grade 4 165

Grade 5 148