The Florida Center For Child And Family Development serves 15 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Florida Center For Child And Family Development's student population of 15 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Motto
To help build and foster strong families and expand the potential of young children.
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Florida Center For Child And Family Development is 0.24, 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
2:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
6%
38%
Black
n/a
21%
White
87%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Florida Center For Child And Family Development?
15 students attend The Florida Center For Child And Family Development.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of The Florida Center For Child And Family Development students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Florida Center For Child And Family Development?
The Florida Center For Child And Family Development has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Florida Center For Child And Family Development offer ?
The Florida Center For Child And Family Development offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Florida Center For Child And Family Development part of?
The Florida Center For Child And Family Development is part of Sarasota School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is a wonderful school great staff. Everybody from the teachers to the ot are wonderful. my child would not be this far with out them, and the director is great. I love them all and recomend this school to everone.
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