Children First serves 20 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Children First ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Children First's student population of 20 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Children First is 0.49, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
65%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Children First often compared to?
Children Firstis often viewed alongside schools like Community Haven For Adults And Children With Disabilities I, Access To Education by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Children First?
20 students attend Children First.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Children First students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Children First?
Children First has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Children First offer ?
Children First offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Children First part of?
Children First is part of Sarasota School District.
In what neighborhood is Children First located?
Children First is located in the 17th Street neighborhood of Sarasota, FL.
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