THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ON THOMASVILLE

3208 THOMASVILLE RD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

sast.schoolofartsandsciences.org/

Charter School 461 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) on Thomasville is a public charter school located in Tallahassee, Florida, serving students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. As part of the Leon County School District, the school is known for its specialized focus on an integrated curriculum that emphasizes both academic rigor and creative expression. The school prides itself on a supportive, small-school environment that encourages individualized attention and fosters a strong sense of community among students, parents, and faculty.

The educational philosophy at SAS on Thomasville centers on active learning and critical thinking, often utilizing project-based instruction to engage students in real-world problem-solving. By blending core subjects like math, science, and language arts with rich opportunities in the visual and performing arts, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond. Through its partnership with the Leon County school system, it offers families an alternative learning environment that maintains high educational standards while prioritizing the unique talents and developmental needs of each child.

461

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ON THOMASVILLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	55
Black	62
Asian	11
Two or More	33

White
300 (65.1%)
Black
62 (13.4%)
Hispanic
55 (11.9%)
Two or More
33 (7.2%)
Asian
11 (2.4%)

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://sast.schoolofartsandsciences.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 52

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ON THOMASVILLE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	52
Grade 7	50
Grade 8	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ON THOMASVILLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	249	54%
Male	212	46%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)