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Selby Preschool

4405 Desoto Rd
Sarasota, FL 34235
Selby Preschool serves 6 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Selby Preschool's student population of 6 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1954
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Selby Preschool is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
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

How many students attend Selby Preschool?
6 students attend Selby Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Selby Preschool students are White, 33% of students are Black, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Selby Preschool?
Selby Preschool has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Selby Preschool offer ?
Selby Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Selby Preschool part of?
Selby Preschool is part of Manatee School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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