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The Florida Center For Child And Family Development

4620 17th St
Sarasota, FL 34235
The Florida Center For Child And Family Development serves 9 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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The Florida Center For Child And Family Development ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

The Florida Center For Child And Family Development's student population of 9 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 22, 2026
School Motto
To help build and foster strong families and expand the potential of young children.

School Rankings

The diversity score of The Florida Center For Child And Family Development is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
89%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Florida Center For Child And Family Development?
9 students attend The Florida Center For Child And Family Development.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of The Florida Center For Child And Family Development students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Florida Center For Child And Family Development?
The Florida Center For Child And Family Development has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Florida Center For Child And Family Development offer ?
The Florida Center For Child And Family Development offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Florida Center For Child And Family Development part of?
The Florida Center For Child And Family Development is part of Sarasota School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
This is a wonderful school great staff. Everybody from the teachers to the ot are wonderful. my child would not be this far with out them, and the director is great. I love them all and recomend this school to everone.
- Posted by Parent - alici

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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