How do these schools compare?
| Metric | MANATEE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS | ROBERT WILLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PALMETTO, FL | LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 2,051 | 785 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.7% | 19.5% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | MANATEE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS | ROBERT WILLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.4% | 65.5% |
| African American | 10.3% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.6% | 17.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 9.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | MANATEE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS | ROBERT WILLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 410.2:1 | 392.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.7% | 24.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 126 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.