Easter Seals serves 12 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 1:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Easter Seals's student population of 12 students has declined by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1946
School Calendar
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
1:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
38%
Black
8%
21%
White
59%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
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
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?
12 students attend Easter Seals.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Easter Seals students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Easter Seals?
Easter Seals has a student ration of 1:1, 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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