Serving 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oak Park South Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
37%
Black
26%
21%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Oak Park South Elementary School?
47 students attend Oak Park South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Oak Park South Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park South Elementary School?
Oak Park South Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Park South Elementary School offer ?
Oak Park South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Oak Park South Elementary School part of?
Oak Park South Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.
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