THE CHILDREN'S READING CENTER

www.putnamschools.org/o/crccs

Charter School 257 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The Children's Reading Center (CRC) is a specialized public charter school located in Palatka, Florida, serving students in grades K–5. As a tuition-free school operating within the Putnam County School District, its primary mission is to foster academic excellence through a curriculum that emphasizes literacy and fundamental reading skills. The school is known for maintaining a focused, student-centered environment that aims to build a strong educational foundation during the formative elementary years.

In addition to its core academic focus, the Children's Reading Center utilizes a unique charter model to provide individualized attention and consistent support for its student body. The school maintains a close-knit campus culture, encouraging active parental involvement and community engagement to ensure student success. By prioritizing a structured approach to reading and core subjects, the school prepares its students for a smooth transition into middle school and beyond.

257

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE CHILDREN'S READING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	17
Black	58
Asian	2
Two or More	20

White
160 (62.3 %)
Black
58 (22.6 %)
Two or More
20 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
17 (6.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PUTNAM
Phone:	(386)326-2762
Website:	http://www.putnamschools.org/o/crccs
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 32