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The Florida Center for Child and Family Development
School · SARASOTA
4620 17TH ST, Sarasota, FL 34235
Enrollment
9
Student-Teacher
1:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
9
Student-Teacher
1:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
Academic performance
7.5 / 10
Very strong
About The Florida Center for Child and Family Development
The Florida Center for Child and Family Development is a public school in Sarasota, FL, part of the SARASOTA. The school serves approximately 9 students in grades Pre-K – Pre-K with a student-teacher ratio of 1:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $72,948, where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 9 students, The Florida Center for Child and Family Development is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 1:1, The Florida Center for Child and Family Development offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 9 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1:1
- Address
- 4620 17TH ST, Sarasota, FL 34235
- Website
- thefloridacenter.org
- Phone
- (941) 371-8820
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
4620 17TH ST, Sarasota, FL 34235
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Florida Center for Child and Family Development may also want to explore other schools in the area. BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.6 miles away). Another option is FOUNDATIONS CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 2.4 miles away). Additionally, ST MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHCOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.0 miles away). For more schools in Sarasota, see our Sarasota schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS Sarasota | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| ST MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHCOL Sarasota | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| CARDINAL MOONEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Sarasota | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL Sarasota | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sarasota | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| ASCENSION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sarasota | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| CALVARY CHAPEL SCHOOL Sarasota | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| ACHIEVEMENT CENTER OF SARASOTA THE Sarasota | 1.4 mi | 4.6 |
| SUNNYSIDE MENNONITE SCHOOL Sarasota | 1.7 mi | — |
| SARASOTA COUNTY ACCELERATION ACADEMIES Sarasota | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| LIBERTY BAPTIST ACADEMY Sarasota | 1.8 mi | — |
| SARASOTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sarasota | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| GOCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sarasota | 1.8 mi | 6.8 |
| PALM GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sarasota | 2.1 mi | 5.2 |
| SELBY PRESCHOOL Sarasota | 2.3 mi | — |
| COMMUNITY HAVEN FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Sarasota | 2.3 mi | — |
| FOUNDATIONS CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY Sarasota | 2.4 mi | 7.1 |
| TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sarasota | 2.3 mi | 6.3 |
| BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sarasota | 2.6 mi | 7.7 |
| NUR ACADEMY Sarasota | 2.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 34235 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,948
Median Home Value
$338,200
Median Rent
$1,729/mo
Population
15,114
College Educated
38%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Median Age
57.6
Community Profile
The community surrounding The Florida Center for Child and Family Development has a median household income of $72,948. It is an area where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $338,200, with a median rent of $1,729/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.5%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Florida Center for Child and Family Development
What grades does The Florida Center for Child and Family Development serve?
The Florida Center for Child and Family Development serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend The Florida Center for Child and Family Development?
The Florida Center for Child and Family Development has an enrollment of approximately 9 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Florida Center for Child and Family Development?
The student-teacher ratio at The Florida Center for Child and Family Development is 1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is The Florida Center for Child and Family Development a charter school?
No, The Florida Center for Child and Family Development is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Florida Center for Child and Family Development a Title I school?
No, The Florida Center for Child and Family Development is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Florida Center for Child and Family Development?
33.3% of students at The Florida Center for Child and Family Development qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,165/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Sarasota). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 9
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 33.3%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- (941) 371-8820
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
SARASOTA- District Enrollment
- 45,314
- Schools in District
- 63
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,033
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