At a glance
Reported students
15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
1.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
635
The Florida Center for Child and Family Development: 15 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
1.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about The Florida Center for Child and Family Development
The Florida Center for Child and Family Development is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Sarasota. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Sarasota. NCES reports 15 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 1.7:1, below the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking The Florida Center for Child and Family Development
- 1How do the reported 1.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
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
- White86.7%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black0%
- Asian6.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
Not reported as 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 Sarasota
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)
Other · Grades KG–12
12 reported students
Children First
Other · Grades PK–PK
24 reported students
Community Haven for Adults and Children With Disabilities
Other · Grades PK–PK
1 reported students
Ese Special Programs
Other · Grades PK–12
0 reported students
Pinnacle Academy Inc.
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc Dba the Lily School for
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Public schools near The Florida Center for Child and Family Development
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Haven for Adults and Children With Disabilities Other · Sarasota | PK–PK | 1 | 2.3 mi |
| Selby Preschool Other · Manatee | PK–PK | 7 | 2.3 mi |
| Children First Other · Sarasota | PK–PK | 24 | 3.9 mi |
| Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program Other · Sarasota | KG–12 | 103 | 4.5 mi |
| Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise) Other · Sarasota | KG–12 | 12 | 4.5 mi |
| Oak Park School Other · Sarasota | KG–12 | 211 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked 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 reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Sarasota.
How many students attend The Florida Center for Child and Family Development?
The Florida Center for Child and Family Development reported 15 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Florida Center for Child and Family Development?
The calculated ratio is 1.7:1, based on 15 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is The Florida Center for Child and Family Development a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Florida Center for Child and Family Development is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sarasota attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is The Florida Center for Child and Family Development in?
The Florida Center for Child and Family Development is part of Sarasota, based in Sarasota, FL, which operates 65 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Florida Center for Child and Family Development?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Community Haven for Adults and Children With Disabilities (2.3 mi), Selby Preschool (2.3 mi), Children First (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.