Children First serves 24 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Children First's student population of 24 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Children First is 0.45, 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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
71%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
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 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Children First?
24 students attend Children First.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Children First students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 8% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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