- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parrish, FL
Barbara a Harvey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barbara a Harvey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123008719
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara a Harvey Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Parrish · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Florida
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara a Harvey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara a Harvey Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Parrish, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+183 students YoY
Barbara a Harvey Elementary School grew from 1,069 students in 2022-23 to 1,252 in 2023-24 (+17.1%).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+183 students YoY 120123008719 · Parrish, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,356 enr · 23:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Barbara a Harvey Elementary School grew from 1,069 students in 2022-23 to 1,252 in 2023-24 (+17.1%). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Barbara a Harvey Elementary School 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
Barbara a Harvey Elementary School
1,356 students
What this shows Barbara a Harvey Elementary School reports 1,356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbara a Harvey Elementary School compares
Barbara a Harvey Elementary School 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,356 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,356
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Barbara a Harvey Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barbara a Harvey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara a Harvey Elementary School'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 (~1,356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbara a Harvey Elementary School
How many students attend Barbara a Harvey Elementary School?
Barbara a Harvey Elementary School has 1,356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parrish, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 1,252 (2023-24), up 183.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara a Harvey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara a Harvey Elementary School is 23:1, which is 29% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbara a Harvey Elementary School?
29.5% of students at Barbara a Harvey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara a Harvey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barbara a Harvey Elementary School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Parrish, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara a Harvey Elementary School?
Barbara a Harvey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barbara a Harvey Elementary School rank among public schools in Parrish?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara a Harvey Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Parrish, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Barbara a Harvey Elementary School, 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.