- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sarasota, FL
Easter Seals
Federal NCES profile for Easter Seals, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123002842
👥 S:T ratio 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Easter Seals earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #11 of 26
- schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 1.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Easter Seals has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Easter Seals ranks #11 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Easter Seals grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+66.7%).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120123002842 · Sarasota, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
12 enr · 1.3:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Easter Seals grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+66.7%). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Easter Seals in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school 12
Easter Seals
12 students
What this shows Easter Seals reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How Easter Seals compares
Easter Seals is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.3:1 | ▼ 93% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.3:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
1.3:1
students per teacher
- 93% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Easter Seals is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Easter Seals Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Easter Seals's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~12 students)
Frequently asked questions about Easter Seals
How many students attend Easter Seals?
Easter Seals has 12 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Easter Seals?
The student-teacher ratio at Easter Seals is 1.3:1, which is 93% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 92% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Easter Seals?
41.7% of students at Easter Seals are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Easter Seals?
The largest demographic group at Easter Seals is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Easter Seals?
Easter Seals has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Easter Seals rank among schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Easter Seals ranks #11 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sarasota on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Easter Seals, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.