Fruitville Elementary School vs Sarasota Academy of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitville Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
Sarasota Academy of the Arts
Sarasota · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
193 students
| Measure | Fruitville Elementary School Sarasota, Florida | Sarasota Academy of the Arts Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #440 of 2,187 | #539 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6692 of 50,301 | #8414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 704 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| city | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fruitville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 74.3).
- •Fruitville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Fruitville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Fruitville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 55.4%).
- •Sarasota Academy of the Arts does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.5).
- •Fruitville Elementary School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 193.
- •Fruitville Elementary School is a public school while Sarasota Academy of the Arts is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fruitville Elementary School better than Sarasota Academy of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Fruitville Elementary School ranks higher (77.0 vs 74.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fruitville Elementary School and Sarasota Academy of the Arts?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sarasota and Sarasota in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitville Elementary School: 704. Sarasota Academy of the Arts: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitville Elementary School and Sarasota Academy of the Arts rank in Florida?
Fruitville Elementary School is 440th of 2,187 and Sarasota Academy of the Arts is 539th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).