Serving 1,402 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Laurel Nokomis School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,402 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Laurel Nokomis School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Nokomis School is 0.43, 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.
Laurel Nokomis School is ranked #493 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Laurel Nokomis School often compared to?
Laurel Nokomis Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Venice Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Laurel Nokomis School?
1,402 students attend Laurel Nokomis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Laurel Nokomis School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Nokomis School?
Laurel Nokomis School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laurel Nokomis School offer ?
Laurel Nokomis School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Laurel Nokomis School part of?
Laurel Nokomis is one of the county's top schools in terms of student achievement and parent satisfaction. The school is unique in that it has grades PK through grade eight. The PTO is very involved and each year raises thousands of dollars to provide extras for the students.The environment is warm and nuturing, yet the children are challenged academically.
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52/7/2008
Excellent school, teachers and administration.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,402 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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