Floyd L Knight Children Center

Lee County Schools
607 W McIntosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
105 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Floyd L. Knight Children’s Center, located in Sanford, North Carolina, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Lee County Schools district. It is specifically designed to provide essential services to preschool-aged children with special needs. By focusing on early intervention, the center aims to foster developmental growth in a supportive and structured environment tailored to meet the unique requirements of each student, helping them build a foundation for future academic and social success.

The center serves as a critical resource for families within the community, offering a multidisciplinary approach to education. The curriculum is delivered by a dedicated team of professionals—including special education teachers, therapists, and support staff—who work collaboratively to address communication, physical, and cognitive development. Through its specialized programming, the Floyd L. Knight Children’s Center plays a vital role in ensuring that children with diverse learning needs receive the individualized care and instruction necessary to thrive during their early formative years.
105
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    48 (45.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    39 (37.1 %)
  • Black
    14 (13.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lee County Schools
Phone: (919)774-4634
Website: http://www.flk.lee.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 92
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 59
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 2
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 2
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio