Average
#1886 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 50% in state
Children First
School · Sarasota · Sarasota, FL
A Sarasota school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1723 N ORANGE AVE, Sarasota, FL 34234
- 3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 34 schools in Sarasota.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
View breakdown
View breakdown
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Children First sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,165/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sarasota), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,607
Median home value
$222,900
Median rent
$1,352/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma E. Booker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Tuttle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Alta Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Gocio Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 636 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sarasota
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #44 of 56
- District spending per student
- $14,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Children First is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Children First
Children First is a public school in Sarasota, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,886 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Children First
What grades does Children First serve?
Children First serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Children First?
Children First has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Children First?
The student-teacher ratio at Children First is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Children First rank in FL?
Children First ranks #1,886 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Children First's MySchoolScout rating?
Children First has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Children First a charter school?
No, Children First is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Children First a Title I school?
No, Children First is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Children First?
10.0% of students at Children First qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- (941) 953-3877
- Area population (ZIP 34234)
- 22,051
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34234; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in Florida 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in Jacksonville, Miami & Tampa for Families Exploring School Choicebest schools
- Best Schools in Jacksonville, FL — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Miami, FL — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Orlando, FL — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.