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Oak Park South Elementary School (Closed 2015)

1900 Center Rd
Venice, FL 34292
Oak Park South Elementary School serves 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
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

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(12-13)
20-29%
58%
(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
0.50
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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