LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL

1900 LAUREL RD E
NOKOMIS, FL 34275

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/laurelnokomis

1,384 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Laurel Nokomis School, located in Nokomis, Florida, is a distinctive K-8 institution within the Sarasota County School District. By serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school creates a unique educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. This structure allows for a longitudinal approach to student development, enabling faculty to build long-term relationships with families and provide a more seamless transition for students as they advance toward their secondary education years.

Academically, Laurel Nokomis focuses on fostering a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging personal growth and community involvement. The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes both intellectual achievement and social-emotional learning. With its centralized location on Laurel Road, the school serves as a key community hub, leveraging its long-standing presence in the area to engage parents and local stakeholders in the continuous improvement of the student experience.

1,384

Total Students

96.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	969
Hispanic	221
Black	25
Asian	71
Two or More	94
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
969 (70.0%)
Hispanic
221 (16.0%)
Two or More
94 (6.8%)
Asian
71 (5.1%)
Black
25 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SARASOTA
Phone:	(941)486-2171
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/laurelnokomis
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 153

Grade 6 180

Grade 7 185

Grade 8 214