What We Evaluated
| 👨🏫 Class Size | 3.0:1 student-teacher ratio |
| 💰 Funding | $14,758 per student |
| 🏫 School Type | Special Education |
School Information
| Address | 1723 N ORANGE AVE |
| City | Sarasota |
| ZIP Code | 34234 |
| District | 1201680 |
| NCES School ID | 120168004208 |
| Data Year | 2024-25 |
Community Context for 34234
Understanding the community around Children First helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.
💰 Income & Economy
| Median Household Income | $54,669 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,884 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
| Households Earning $100K+ | 23.6% |
🎓 Education Level
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.9% |
| High School or Higher | 83.2% |
🏠 Housing
| Median Home Value | $196,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,321 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.8% |
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Student Demographics
Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Children First.
👫 Gender Distribution
🌎 Race & Ethnicity
📋 Enrollment Summary
| Total Enrollment | 30 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 10.0 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 3.0:1 |
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About Repit School Scores
Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than actual school quality. Repit takes a different approach.
We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:
- Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention and better student outcomes.
- School Funding — Resources available for programs, teachers, and facilities directly affect education quality.
- School Environment — School size and structure affect available programs and student experience.
Data source: NCES CCD 2024-25 | Last updated: September 2026