Lakeview Elementary School vs Sarasota Suncoast Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeview Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
741 students
Sarasota Suncoast Academy
Sarasota · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
823 students
| Measure | Lakeview Elementary School Sarasota, Florida | Sarasota Suncoast Academy Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #141 of 2,187 | #366 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2524 of 50,301 | #5633 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 741 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 73% |
| city | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 78.9).
- •Lakeview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Lakeview Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Sarasota Suncoast Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 28.2%).
- •Lakeview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.1).
- •Sarasota Suncoast Academy is the larger school with 823 students compared with 741.
- •Lakeview Elementary School is a public school while Sarasota Suncoast Academy 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 Lakeview Elementary School better than Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Elementary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 78.9 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 Lakeview Elementary School and Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Sarasota and Sarasota in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeview Elementary School: 741. Sarasota Suncoast Academy: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeview Elementary School and Sarasota Suncoast Academy rank in Florida?
Lakeview Elementary School is 141st of 2,187 and Sarasota Suncoast Academy is 366th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).