Children First vs. Access To Education
Should you attend Children First or Access To Education? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Children First over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Access To Education over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Children First.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Children First.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Access To Education.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Access To Education.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Children First over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Access To Education over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Children First with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sarasota School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Access To Education with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manatee School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Access To Education, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in FL)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Access To Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Access To Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)")
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Access To Education who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in FL)
![This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Access To Education with the average graduation rate observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2018-2023)")
![This chart displays the students of Access To Education by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Access To Education by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Access To Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Children First, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Access To Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Children First, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Access To Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Children First, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Access To Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Children First, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Access To Education, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Children First, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Access To Education, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Children First, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Access To Education, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
(18-19 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Children First, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2019)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Access To Education, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
School Overview
Overview
Children First serves 30 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 51 students in grades 3-12, Access To Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
PK
3-12
Total Students
30 students
51 students
% Male | % Female
70% | 30%
78% | 22%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
6:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#3506 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
≤20%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
≤20%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
<50%
n/a
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
n/a
Pre-K Students
30
-
Grade 6 Students
-
2
Grade 7 Students
-
5
Grade 8 Students
-
7
Grade 9 Students
-
5
Grade 10 Students
-
5
Grade 11 Students
-
4
Grade 12 Students
-
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
45%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
77%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
20%
