OAK PARK SCHOOL

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/oakpark

239 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Oak Park School is a specialized educational institution located in Sarasota, Florida, serving students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities. As part of the Sarasota County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a highly individualized learning environment that focuses on functional life skills, communication, and independence. Their curriculum is tailored to meet the unique needs of students who require intensive support, ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to achieve personal growth within a safe and nurturing campus.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community for both students and their families. They offer a multidisciplinary approach that often integrates therapeutic services and community-based instruction to help students transition into the broader community. By focusing on each student’s specific abilities rather than their limitations, Oak Park School serves as a vital resource for families in Sarasota County looking for specialized education that empowers students to reach their highest potential.

239

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OAK PARK SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	43
Black	42
Asian	8
Two or More	15

White
131 (54.8 %)
Hispanic
43 (18.0 %)
Black
42 (17.6 %)
Two or More
15 (6.3 %)
Asian
8 (3.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SARASOTA
Phone:	(941)361-6428
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/oakpark
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 3

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 20

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 12