Enrollment
456
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Bradenton, Florida, enrolling 456 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 456 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 514 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #291.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students) and Parrish Community High School (2,266 students) alongside Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch compares
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,900
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manatee, which includes Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch.
$10,900
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.3%
State 25.8%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~456 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch a good school?
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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