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EASTER SEALS

350 BRADEN AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243 · (941) 355-7637 · Manatee County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED21-SUBURBSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL12 STUDENTS
Enrollment
12
Combined
DISTRICT 405 · STATE 353
Student : Teacher
1.3:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
3 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
9
Grade 12
3
Student demographics
White
758%
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
325%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 38%
Black
18%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 21%
Native American
18%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1083%
Female
217%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
12
-24 (-67%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
1.3:1
was 2.6:1
% White
58%
was 64%
% Hispanic
25%
was 0%
% Black
8%
was 28%
% Asian
0%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About EASTER SEALS

EASTER SEALS is a multi-level school of rural-scale scale in SARASOTA, Florida, operated by MANATEE, instructing 12 students in grades pre-K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 353 students per school, that is 97% below typical.

EASTER SEALS is one of 80 schools operated by MANATEE, a district that caters to 54,215 students overall.

On the student-mix side, EASTER SEALS logs that 58% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder consists of 25% Hispanic, 8% Black, 8% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 72% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, EASTER SEALS has 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 1.3:1. The state averages around 17.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 25% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Manatee County (around 51%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Manatee County) shows that the typical household earns roughly $78,457 per year, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Manatee County runs 86 public schools (combined enrollment of about 54,208 students), of which EASTER SEALS is one.

The closest other public school is FLORINE J ABEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, roughly 1.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a commuter-belt site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at EASTER SEALS has fell 67%, going from 36 students in 2018 to 12 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment edged up from 0% to 25% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 2.6:1 in 2018 to 1.3:1 today.

On allk12, members of the EASTER SEALS community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Manatee County at a glance

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Population
429,792
Census ACS
Median income
$78,457
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
86
54,208 students

Quick facts

School name
EASTER SEALS
District
MANATEE
Address
350 BRADEN AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243
Phone
(941) 355-7637
County
Manatee County
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
12
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
1.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
3 (25%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120123002842
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About EASTER SEALS
What is the total enrollment at EASTER SEALS?
EASTER SEALS enrolls approximately 12 students in grades PK-12.
What age range does EASTER SEALS serve?
EASTER SEALS serves students from grade PK through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EASTER SEALS?
The student-to-teacher ratio at EASTER SEALS is approximately 1.3:1 (10 FTE teachers).
How diverse is EASTER SEALS?
EASTER SEALS reports a student body of 58% White, 25% Hispanic, 8% Black.
Who oversees EASTER SEALS?
EASTER SEALS is overseen by MANATEE in Manatee County.
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