Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fruitville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruitville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Fruitville Elementary School's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fruitville Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruitville Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1036 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruitville Elementary School's ranking?
Fruitville Elementary School is ranked #1036 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fruitville Elementary School?
747 students attend Fruitville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Fruitville Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruitville Elementary School?
Fruitville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fruitville Elementary School offer ?
Fruitville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fruitville Elementary School part of?
Fruitville Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.
School Reviews
4
My daughter currently attends kindergarten at Fruitville Elementary School (Yr: 2024-2025), and overall, her experience has been positive. She has made many new friends, and her academic skills have shown significant improvement. Her teacher has been incredibly supportive, which I greatly appreciate. I also value the teacher''s proactive approach to rotating seating assignments to prevent cliques from forming among the students.However, there are a few concerns I feel need to be addressed. First, the cafeteria food has been a recurring issue. Despite not being a picky eater, my daughter often asks us to pack her lunch instead of eating the school meals. I'm curious as to why this is the case and would like to understand if improvements can be made to the menu or food quality. Second, my daughter has recently shared that some boys in her class have been unkind to her. In one instance, she was told by a peer that he didn't like her, followed by physical aggression. This is deeply concerning, as every child deserves to feel safe and protected at school. While her teacher is currently out for personal reasons, I intend to discuss this matter upon their return to better understand what is being done to address such behavior. No child should experience harm or intimidation in a learning environment.That said, I want to commend the school for its excellent communication, cleanliness, and strong security measures, which are greatly appreciated by our family.
4 12/8/2017
Great school. Been here k-4th so far. And my son will finish elm here. Teachers are great. But the school lunch is horrible!! And gross. Some days my son wont eat lunch due to it being gross and wierd off the wall food? Maybe the women that work there could put a little pride in the slop they srve to our children! And maybe be nice? A smile wouldnt kill you....
5 9/9/2017
Perfect school for autustic kids and other
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