THE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES CENTRE

www.schoolofartsandsciences.org/sas-at-the-centre/

Charter School 447 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The School of Arts and Science (SAS) is a public charter school located in Tallahassee, Florida, operating under the sponsorship of the Leon County School District. The school is known for its specialized focus on an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates rigorous academic standards with a heavy emphasis on the arts and sciences. By fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking and creative expression, the school aims to serve a diverse student body while maintaining a unique identity within the local public education landscape.

Situated at 2415 N. Monroe St., the school functions as a community-centered institution that emphasizes hands-on learning experiences and small class environments. As part of the Leon County Schools system, it adheres to state educational mandates while utilizing the flexibility of a charter model to implement its particular instructional philosophy. Families interested in the school’s specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or current school calendar can find comprehensive information through the official Leon County Schools website.

447

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES CENTRE
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	48
Black	84
Asian	24
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	2

White
252 (56.4 %)
Black
84 (18.8 %)
Hispanic
48 (10.7 %)
Two or More
37 (8.3 %)
Asian
24 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	LEON
Phone:	(850)386-6566
Website:	http://www.schoolofartsandsciences.org/sas-at-the-centre/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 69

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES CENTRE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	42
Grade 7	24
Grade 8	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES CENTRE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	52.8%
Male	211	47.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)