The Children's Reading Center

7901 Saint Johns Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-6, The Children's Reading Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 5% in FL
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Children's Reading Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

The Children's Reading Center's student population of 260 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
260 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The Children's Reading Center ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Children's Reading Center is 0.57, 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)
#153 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
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85-89%
52%
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75-79%
52%
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80-89%
52%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
37%
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Black
26%
21%
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White
60%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children's Reading Center's ranking?
The Children's Reading Center is ranked #153 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are The Children's Reading Center often compared to?
The Children's Reading Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Kelley Smith Elementary School, William D. Moseley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend The Children's Reading Center?
260 students attend The Children's Reading Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of The Children's Reading Center students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Children's Reading Center?
The Children's Reading Center has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Children's Reading Center offer ?
The Children's Reading Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Children's Reading Center part of?
The Children's Reading Center is part of Putnam School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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