How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Manatee Academy K-8 | St. Lucie West K-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Port St Lucie, FL | Port St Lucie, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,700 | 1,662 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.0% | 54.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Manatee Academy K-8 | St. Lucie West K-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,177 | $12,177 |
| District | St. Lucie Public Schools | St. Lucie Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Manatee Academy K-8 | St. Lucie West K-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.3% | 23.2% |
| African American | 35.8% | 33.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.5% | 36.3% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Manatee Academy K-8 | St. Lucie West K-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 306:1 | 255:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.5% | 34.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 142 | 239 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.