- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weston, FL
Manatee Bay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manatee Bay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018003819
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manatee Bay Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Manatee Bay Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee Bay Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Weston, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Manatee Bay Elementary School held near 1,043 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 120018003819 · Weston, FL Other · MID · TRAD
978 enr · 17.2:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Manatee Bay Elementary School held near 1,043 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Manatee Bay Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 978
Manatee Bay Elementary School
978 students
What this shows Manatee Bay Elementary School reports 978 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manatee Bay Elementary School compares
Manatee Bay Elementary School 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 978 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
978
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Florida - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$12,121
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%
White 23.8%
Asian 11.0%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Manatee Bay Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manatee Bay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manatee Bay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~978 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manatee Bay Elementary School
How many students attend Manatee Bay Elementary School?
Manatee Bay Elementary School has 978 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weston, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,071 (2022-23) → 1,043 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manatee Bay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manatee Bay Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher 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 Manatee Bay Elementary School?
18.7% of students at Manatee Bay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manatee Bay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manatee Bay Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment, in Weston, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manatee Bay Elementary School?
Manatee Bay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Bay Elementary School rank among schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee Bay Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Weston, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weston on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Manatee Bay Elementary School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.