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Brentwood Elementary School

2500 Vinson Ave
Sarasota, FL 34232
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brentwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Brentwood Elementary School's student population of 562 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Brentwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brentwood Elementary School is 0.64, 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)
#1478 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
56%
52%
53%
52%
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brentwood Elementary School's ranking?
Brentwood Elementary School is ranked #1478 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Brentwood Elementary School often compared to?
Brentwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Brentwood Elementary School?
562 students attend Brentwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Brentwood Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brentwood Elementary School?
Brentwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brentwood Elementary School offer ?
Brentwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brentwood Elementary School part of?
Brentwood Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.

School Reviews

5   8/10/2013
Our daughter attended last school year (1st grade) and will be attending again this year. My husband and I LOVE Brentwood. We think the family and community involvement and the PTO are A+++! As a matter of fact, that's WHY we love this school SO much. Her 1st grade teacher was always available by phone or conference if we had ANY questions or concerns, and the other staff we had contact with were always more than willing to answer any questions, or find out answers if they did not know off hand. We love the fact that they have the B.A.D program (Brentwood Active Dads) and my husband and daughter can have those one-on-one times to be involved with the school together. Our daughter only received one "B" last year during the very first semester, the rest all "A's". I think Brentwood is doing an excellent job!
- Posted by Parent - byrne

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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