Garden Elementary School
#929 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#15320 of 50,301 nationally
About Garden Elementary School
Garden Elementary School is a public elementary located in Venice, in the Sarasota school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 529 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 929th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 529.
There are 10 schools in Venice; Garden Elementary School ranks 9th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Garden Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Garden Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sky Academy Venice
Venice · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
293 students · 290 m away
Student Leadership Academy
Venice · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
328 students · 4.2 km away
Venice Senior High School
Venice · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,579 students · 4.4 km away
Venice Middle School
Venice · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students · 4.6 km away
Venice Elementary School
Venice · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students · 4.7 km away
Taylor Ranch Elementary School
Venice · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
844 students · 5.4 km away
Island Village Montessori School
Venice · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
527 students · 5.5 km away
Laurel Nokomis School
Nokomis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,384 students · 7.0 km away
State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice
Venice · Charter high · Grades 9–12
290 students · 9.0 km away
College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park
Fort Lauderdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
409 students · 9.4 km away
Similar schools
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529 students
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529 students
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
Riviera Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Bayview Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
Golden Gate Elementary School
Naples · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Garden Elementary School a good school?
Garden Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 64.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #929 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Garden Elementary School rank in Florida?
Garden Elementary School ranks #929 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #15320 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Garden Elementary School?
Garden Elementary School had 529 students in 2025.
Is Garden Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Garden Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Garden Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Garden Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.