- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port St Lucie, FL
Manatee Academy K-8
Federal NCES profile for Manatee Academy K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120177001111
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manatee Academy K-8 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Port St Lucie · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Florida
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Manatee Academy K-8 has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee Academy K-8 ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Port St Lucie, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177001111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Manatee Academy K-8 held near 1,723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.5 → 87.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+59 students YoY 120177001111 · Port St Lucie, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,700 enr · 20:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Manatee Academy K-8 held near 1,723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.5 → 87.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Manatee Academy K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Pierce Ce
Fort Pierce Central High School
3,178 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast High School
3,124 students
- St. Lucie West
St. Lucie West Centennial High
2,914 students
- Fort Pierce We
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
1,956 students
- Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie High School
1,793 students
- This school
Manatee Academy K-8
1,700 students
What this shows Manatee Academy K-8 reports 1,700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manatee Academy K-8 compares
Manatee Academy K-8 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,700 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,700
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$12,177
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
White 28.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Manatee Academy K-8 is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Lucie reports $12,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manatee Academy K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manatee Academy K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,124
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,914
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,700 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manatee Academy K-8
How many students attend Manatee Academy K-8?
Manatee Academy K-8 has 1,700 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port St Lucie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,664 (2022-23) → 1,723 (2023-24), nearly flat (+59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manatee Academy K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Manatee Academy K-8 is 20:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manatee Academy K-8?
58.0% of students at Manatee Academy K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manatee Academy K-8?
The largest demographic group at Manatee Academy K-8 is African American at 35.8% of enrollment, in Port St Lucie, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manatee Academy K-8?
Manatee Academy K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manatee Academy K-8 rank among elementary schools in Port St Lucie?
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee Academy K-8 ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Port St Lucie, 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 Port St Lucie on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Manatee Academy K-8, St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students), Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students), and St. Lucie West Centennial High (2,914 students). See the St. Lucie district page for the complete list.