Southside Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Southside Elementary School is an urban public school in Sarasota, Florida that is part of Sarasota County School District. It serves 696 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.7:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

696 Students

55 Teachers

1901 Webber St

Sarasota, FL 34239 View local requests

http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/southside

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Southside Elementary School Demographics

27%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Southside Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 9, 2026

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