Enrollment
853
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palmetto, FL
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee
Federal NCES profile for Imagine Charter School at North Manatee, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123007153Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Palmetto · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Charter School at North Manatee ranks #4 of 10 schools in Palmetto, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Imagine Charter School at North Manatee compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Imagine Charter School at North Manatee
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Palmetto, Florida, enrolling 853 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 853 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 863 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #149.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% 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 School at North Manatee.
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 School at North Manatee compares
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 853 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
853
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
African American 18.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Imagine Charter School at North Manatee 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 School at North Manatee.
$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 School at North Manatee 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imagine Charter School at North Manatee'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 (~853 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Imagine Charter School at North Manatee
How many students attend Imagine Charter School at North Manatee?
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee has 853 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palmetto, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine Charter School at North Manatee?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine Charter School at North Manatee is 19.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imagine Charter School at North Manatee?
46.5% of students at Imagine Charter School at North Manatee are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine Charter School at North Manatee?
The largest demographic group at Imagine Charter School at North Manatee is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Palmetto, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine Charter School at North Manatee?
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 School at North Manatee rank among schools in Palmetto?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Charter School at North Manatee ranks #4 of 10 schools in Palmetto, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palmetto on the city page.
Is Imagine Charter School at North Manatee a good school?
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. 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 School at North Manatee, 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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