- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bradenton, FL
Just for Girls Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Just for Girls Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120123008533
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Just for Girls Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Just for Girls Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Just for Girls Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Just for Girls Elementary School shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-30.2%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 120123008533 · Bradenton, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 8.4:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Just for Girls Elementary School shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-30.2%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Just for Girls Elementary 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 42
Just for Girls Elementary School
42 students
What this shows Just for Girls Elementary School reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Just for Girls Elementary School compares
Just for Girls Elementary 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 53% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 61% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.1%
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 16.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Just for Girls Elementary 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 Just for Girls Elementary 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 | Lower 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 Just for Girls Elementary 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 elementary 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 (~42 students)
Frequently asked questions about Just for Girls Elementary School
How many students attend Just for Girls Elementary School?
Just for Girls Elementary School has 42 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Just for Girls Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Just for Girls Elementary School is 8.4:1, which is 53% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% 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 Just for Girls Elementary School?
83.7% of students at Just for Girls Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Just for Girls Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Just for Girls Elementary School is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Just for Girls Elementary School?
Just for Girls Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Just for Girls Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Just for Girls Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Just for Girls Elementary 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.