How many students attend Children First?

In the 2023-24 school year, 30 students attended Children First.

What is the racial makeup of Children First?

Students at Children First are 77% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Children First

Public PK

1723 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234

(941) 953-3877

District: Sarasota

Student/teacher ratio: 3.0

Number of students: 30

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.7%

Hispanic:

10.0%

African American:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.7%), Hispanic (10%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Children First is 3, which is the 3^rd best among 30 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)

Compare Children First employs 10 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Sarasota:

SchoolDigger ranks Sarasota 8^th 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	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2006	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	5
2007	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2
2008	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2
2009	11	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	16
2010	8	3	0	4	n/a	n/a	15
2011	16	5	0	10	0	3	34
2012	16	11	1	13	0	1	42
2013	14	14	0	7	0	2	37
2014	13	7	0	8	0	4	32
2015	14	8	0	4	0	2	28
2016	14	8	0	11	0	2	35
2017	15	10	0	11	0	1	37
2018	12	8	0	11	0	1	32
2019	14	6	0	16	0	0	36
2020	10	6	0	11	0	0	27
2021	16	4	0	6	0	0	26
2022	13	1	0	1	0	0	15
2023	13	1	0	6	0	0	20
2024	23	2	0	3	0	2	30

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
2024	30	10.0	3.0	10

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
2024	30	10.0	3.0	10

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 Students	36	20	44.4%
African American	6	1	83.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	16	6	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	14	13	7.1%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.3%	15%	6.7%

Schools Near Children First

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Children First	Public	PK	1723 N Orange Ave	Sarasota	34234	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 953-3877	30	10	3.0	10.0%	23 (76.7%)	2 (6.7%)	3 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)								(n/a)
Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus	Public, Magnet	K-5	2901 W Tamiami Cir	Sarasota	34234	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 359-5800	578	42	13.8	55.9%	271 (46.9%)	124 (21.5%)	134 (23.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.6%)	73.5	561^st of 2256 public elementary schools	75.1%		75	509^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.3%	52	76.0	65.0	59.0	74.0	70.0	57.0	59.0	$12,391	$963	$11,428
Emma E. Booker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way	Sarasota	34234	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6480	435	39	11.1	93.8%	57 (13.1%)	223 (51.3%)	107 (24.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.8%)	37.7	1411^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.5%		26.1	1713^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.5%	302	51.0	33.0	51.0	59.0	43.0	38.0	56.0	$20,515	$4,143	$16,373
Tuttle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2863 8th St	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6433	690	52	13.2	82.6%	155 (22.5%)	78 (11.3%)	419 (60.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.9%)	26.3	1732^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	23.2%		32.3	1548^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.9%	184	45.0	39.0	33.0	49.0	48.0	30.0	47.0	$15,529	$2,488	$13,041
Suncoast School For Innovative Studies	Public, Charter	K-5	845 S School Ave	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 952-5277	103	11	9.6	86.4%	15 (14.6%)	43 (41.7%)	36 (35.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.7%)	23.3	1815^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.5%		14.7	2035^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.2%	220	18.0		71.0	14.0		21.0	50.0	$12,216	$2,234	$9,982
Alta Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 S Euclid Ave	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6400	473	39	12.1	84.4%	122 (25.8%)	74 (15.6%)	229 (48.4%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.7%)	55.3	964^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.3%		56.8	923^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	58.8%	41	49.0	45.0	64.0	61.0	51.0	63.0	66.0	$18,013	$2,676	$15,337
Dreamers Academy	Public, Charter	K-4	1050 S Tuttle Ave	Sarasota	34237	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 444-8000	440	30	14.6	69.1%	102 (23.2%)	37 (8.4%)	279 (63.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.3%)	26.7	1718^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.8%					(n/a)	42.0	34.0		49.0	48.0			$11,233	$974	$10,259
Gocio Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3450 Gocio Rd	Sarasota	34235	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6405	636	50	12.7	85.8%	150 (23.6%)	113 (17.8%)	342 (53.8%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	36.3	1451^st of 2256 public elementary schools	35.7%		31.3	1570^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.9%	119	51.0	35.0	32.0	60.0	55.0	51.0	44.0	$16,287	$2,728	$13,560
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Webber St	Sarasota	34239	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6420	681	48	14.1	27.3%	517 (75.9%)	15 (2.2%)	90 (13.2%)	16 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.0%)	97.7	10^th of 2256 public elementary schools	99.6%		96.3	30^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.7%	20	94.0	86.0	87.0	97.0	89.0	92.0	89.0	$12,757	$871	$11,887
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3415 Tallevast Rd	Sarasota	34243	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 358-2888	527	36	14.6	74.0%	139 (26.4%)	47 (8.9%)	275 (52.2%)	26 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.6%)	40.8	1322^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	41.4%		43.4	1245^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.4%	77	45.0	40.0	46.0	47.0	43.0	65.0	55.0	$13,240	$1,826	$11,414

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Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus

Emma E. Booker Elementary School

Tuttle Elementary School

Suncoast School For Innovative Studies

Alta Vista Elementary School

Dreamers Academy

Gocio Elementary School

Southside Elementary School

Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School

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