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Children First

Public Prekindergarten PK

 1723 N Orange Ave
       Sarasota, FL  34234

(941) 953-3877

District: Sarasota


Student/teacher ratio:  3.3 Help
Number of students:  20

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.0%
Hispanic:
30.0%
African American:
5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Children First has the largest prekindergarten school student body size in the Sarasota School District. Racial makeup is: White (65%), Hispanic (30%), African American (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Children First is 3.3. 2 prekindergarten schools in the Sarasota School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Children First was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sarasota:

SchoolDigger ranks Sarasota 8th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Children First

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2006 5 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 5
2007 2 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 2
2008 2 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 2
2009 11 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 16
2010 8 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2011 16 5 0 10 0 0 3 0 34
2012 16 11 1 13 0 0 1 0 42
2013 14 14 0 7 0 0 2 0 37
2014 13 7 0 8 0 0 4 0 32
2015 14 8 0 4 0 0 2 0 28
2016 14 8 0 11 0 0 2 0 35
2017 15 10 0 11 0 0 1 0 37
2018 12 8 0 11 0 0 1 0 32
2019 14 6 0 16 0 0 0 0 36
2020 10 6 0 11 0 0 0 0 27
2021 16 4 0 6 0 0 0 0 26
2022 13 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 15
2023 13 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Children First

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2006 5 n/a n/a 40
2007 2 n/a n/a 0
2008 2 n/a n/a 0
2009 16 n/a n/a 6.3
2010 15 n/a n/a 0
2011 34 8.0 4.2 8.8
2012 42 9.0 4.6 7.1
2013 37 18.0 2.0 8.1
2014 32 25.0 1.2 0
2015 28 25.0 1.1 10.7
2016 35 36.0 0.9 14.3
2017 37 40.0 0.9 8.1
2018 32 43.0 0.7 9.4
2019 36 7.0 5.1 8.3
2020 27 11.0 2.4 11.1
2021 26 9.0 2.8 11.5
2022 15 7.0 2.1 20
2023 20 6.0 3.3 15

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Children First

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2006 5 n/a n/a 40
2007 2 n/a n/a 0
2008 2 n/a n/a 0
2009 16 n/a n/a 6.3
2010 15 n/a n/a 0
2011 34 8.0 4.2 8.8
2012 42 9.0 4.6 7.1
2013 37 18.0 2.0 8.1
2014 32 25.0 1.2 0
2015 28 25.0 1.1 10.7
2016 35 36.0 0.9 14.3
2017 37 40.0 0.9 8.1
2018 32 43.0 0.7 9.4
2019 36 7.0 5.1 8.3
2020 27 11.0 2.4 11.1
2021 26 9.0 2.8 11.5
2022 15 7.0 2.1 20
2023 20 6.0 3.3 15

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Children First

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3620
 44.4%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic166
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1413
 7.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.3%15%
 6.7%

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Students at Children First are 65% White, 30% Hispanic, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 20 students attended Children First.


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