Emma E. Booker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sarasota, Florida, which opened in the fall of 1989. It is one of the Booker Schools, with a middle and high school of the same name nearby. It is a part of Sarasota County Schools.
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emma E. Booker 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 40% (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 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emma E. Booker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Emma E. Booker Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1989
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emma E. Booker 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 Emma E. Booker Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2659 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
51%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tornado
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emma E. Booker Elementary School's ranking?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School is ranked #2659 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Emma E. Booker Elementary School often compared to?
Emma E. Booker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gocio Elementary School, Tuttle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% 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 Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
435 students attend Emma E. Booker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Emma E. Booker Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emma E. Booker Elementary School?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emma E. Booker Elementary School offer ?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emma E. Booker Elementary School part of?
Emma E. Booker Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.
School Reviews
5 10/20/2015
I love this school I came here I was in 5th grade it was the best year of my life.
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