ACCESS TO EDUCATION

ACCESS TO EDUCATION is a Title I public school that is part of the MANATEE school district, located in SARASOTA, FL with about 47 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, ACCESS TO EDUCATION has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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**ACCESS TO EDUCATION**, located at 350 Braden Ave in Sarasota, Florida, is an administrative or support facility operating under the umbrella of the School District of Manatee County. Rather than functioning as a traditional K-12 campus where students attend daily classes, this site serves as a central hub for the district’s specialized educational programs and student support services. It is designed to bridge gaps in traditional instruction by providing resources for students who require alternative pathways to learning, such as credit recovery, specialized academic interventions, or vocational support.

The facility functions as a key component of the Manatee County school system’s mission to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed, regardless of their specific learning environment. By centralizing these services at the Braden Avenue location, the district is able to coordinate instructional outreach and provide targeted assistance to students who may benefit from non-traditional academic settings. For more specific information regarding the current programs offered at this location, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official [Manatee County School District website](http://www.manateeschools.net/).

For more information, contact ACCESS TO EDUCATION at (941) 751-6550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.