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Tuttle Elementary School

2863 8th St
Sarasota, FL 34237
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tuttle 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 is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 690 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tuttle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Tuttle Elementary School's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Tuttle Turtles

School Rankings

Tuttle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tuttle Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2447 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45%
52%
39%
52%
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
61%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Tuttle Turtles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tuttle Elementary School's ranking?
Tuttle Elementary School is ranked #2447 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Tuttle Elementary School often compared to?
Tuttle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gocio Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tuttle Elementary School?
690 students attend Tuttle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Tuttle Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tuttle Elementary School?
Tuttle Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tuttle Elementary School offer ?
Tuttle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuttle Elementary School part of?
Tuttle Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 690 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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