- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bradenton, FL
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Electa Lee Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120123004376
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Electa Lee Magnet Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School shrank from 759 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 120123004376 · Bradenton, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 15.8:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School shrank from 759 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Electa Lee Magnet Middle 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 679
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School
679 students
What this shows Electa Lee Magnet Middle School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Electa Lee Magnet Middle School compares
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.5%
White 19.1%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Electa Lee Magnet Middle 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 Electa Lee Magnet Middle School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Electa Lee Magnet Middle 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 middle 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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Electa Lee Magnet Middle School
How many students attend Electa Lee Magnet Middle School?
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School has 679 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Electa Lee Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Electa Lee Magnet Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Electa Lee Magnet Middle School?
63.5% of students at Electa Lee Magnet Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Electa Lee Magnet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Electa Lee Magnet Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Electa Lee Magnet Middle School?
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Electa Lee Magnet Middle School rank among middle schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Electa Lee Magnet Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Bradenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Electa Lee Magnet Middle 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.