- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sarasota, FL
Selby Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Selby Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123008578
👥 S:T ratio 94
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selby Preschool earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 26
- schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 7
- students enrolled
Selby Preschool has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selby Preschool ranks #3 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Selby Preschool grew from 5 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (+20.0%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120123008578 · Sarasota, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
7 enr · 1.4:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Selby Preschool grew from 5 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (+20.0%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Selby Preschool 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 7
Selby Preschool
7 students
What this shows Selby Preschool reports 7 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selby Preschool compares
Selby Preschool 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 | 1.4:1 | ▼ 92% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 7 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.4:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
7
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
1.4:1
students per teacher
- 92% 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.
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 42.9%
African American 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Selby Preschool 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 Selby Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selby Preschool'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 (~7 students)
Frequently asked questions about Selby Preschool
How many students attend Selby Preschool?
Selby Preschool has 7 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 5 (2022-23) → 6 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selby Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Selby Preschool is 1.4:1, which is 92% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 91% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selby Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Selby Preschool is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selby Preschool?
Selby Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Selby Preschool rank among schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Selby Preschool ranks #3 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 Selby Preschool, 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.