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 (2026)
- 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
Top Rankings
Children First ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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
Hispanic
21%
38%
Black
8%
21%
White
71%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
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, Access To Education 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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