TATUM RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/tatumridge

864 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tatum Ridge Elementary School, located in Sarasota, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Sarasota County School District. Situated in a suburban setting on Tatum Road, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded elementary education that emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and student engagement. As part of a highly-rated district, the school benefits from a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for middle school transitions.

Beyond its academic offerings, Tatum Ridge is known for fostering a supportive community environment, encouraging parental involvement, and offering various extracurricular opportunities to enrich the student experience. The school utilizes the Sarasota County Schools framework to implement modern instructional practices and technology, aiming to support the diverse needs of its student body. For families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or the latest school events, the school’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.

864

Total Students

55.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TATUM RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	652
Hispanic	134
Black	20
Asian	14
Two or More	44

White
652 (75.5%)
Hispanic
134 (15.5%)
Two or More
44 (5.1%)
Black
20 (2.3%)
Asian
14 (1.6%)

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)316-8188
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/tatumridge
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	864
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 2

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 140

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 168

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 157

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TATUM RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	129
Grade 1	140
Grade 2	128
Grade 3	168
Grade 4	140
Grade 5	157

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TATUM RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	410	47.5%
Male	454	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)