At a glance
Reported students
275
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
537
The Children's Reading Center: 275 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 243
- Teachers (FTE)
- 0
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about The Children's Reading Center
The Children's Reading Center is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Palatka. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Putnam. NCES reports 275 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60%) and Black (23.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking The Children's Reading Center
- 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 0 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black23.3%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Putnam
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Melrose Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
353 reported students
Ochwilla Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
388 reported students
William D. Moseley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
558 reported students
James A. Long Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
565 reported students
Browning-Pearce Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
679 reported students
Kelley Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
776 reported students
Public schools near The Children's Reading Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelley Smith Elementary School Elementary · Putnam | KG–06 | 776 | 0.9 mi |
| Palatka Jr - Sr High School High · Putnam | 07–12 | 1,568 | 2.1 mi |
| Mellon Learning Center Other · Putnam | PK–12 | 297 | 2.2 mi |
| William D. Moseley Elementary School Elementary · Putnam | KG–06 | 558 | 3 mi |
| James A. Long Elementary School Elementary · Putnam | KG–06 | 565 | 3.4 mi |
| Browning-Pearce Elementary School Elementary · Putnam | KG–06 | 679 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Reading Center
What grades does The Children's Reading Center serve?
The Children's Reading Center reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Putnam.
How many students attend The Children's Reading Center?
The Children's Reading Center reported 275 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 243 students.
Is The Children's Reading Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Children's Reading Center is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of The Children's Reading Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is The Children's Reading Center in?
The Children's Reading Center is part of Putnam, based in Palatka, FL, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Children's Reading Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kelley Smith Elementary School (0.9 mi), Palatka Jr - Sr High School (2.1 mi), Mellon Learning Center (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.