- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee grew from 682 students in 2022-23 to 773 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 120123007153 · Palmetto, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
853 enr · 19.4:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee grew from 682 students in 2022-23 to 773 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee 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 853
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee
853 students
What this shows Imagine Charter School at North Manatee reports 853 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imagine Charter School at North Manatee compares
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,266
- 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 (~853 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), up 91.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.