Easter Seals serves 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Easter Seals ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Easter Seals's student population of 20 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 266% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1946
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Easter Seals is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Easter Seals?
The graduation rate of Easter Seals is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 77%.
How many students attend Easter Seals?
20 students attend Easter Seals.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Easter Seals students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Easter Seals?
Easter Seals has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Easter Seals offer ?
Easter Seals offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Easter Seals part of?
Easter Seals is part of Manatee School District.
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