- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradenton, FL
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch
Federal NCES profile for Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123007475Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #20 of 33
- schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch ranks #20 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 120123007475 · Bradenton, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
456 enr · 15.2:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch 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 456
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch
456 students
What this shows Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch compares
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Florida - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch 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 Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch'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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch
How many students attend Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch?
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch is 15.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower 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 Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch?
46.0% of students at Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch?
The largest demographic group at Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch?
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch rank among schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch ranks #20 of 33 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 schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch, 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.