- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orange City, FL
Manatee Cove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manatee Cove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192007034
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manatee Cove Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Orange City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Manatee Cove Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee Cove Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Orange City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Manatee Cove Elementary School held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120192007034 · Orange City, FL Other · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 18.3:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Manatee Cove Elementary School held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Manatee Cove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deland High Sc
Deland High School
2,936 students
- University Hig
University High School
2,855 students
- Spruce Creek H
Spruce Creek High School
2,576 students
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- This school 787
Manatee Cove Elementary School
787 students
What this shows Manatee Cove Elementary School reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manatee Cove Elementary School compares
Manatee Cove 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$10,727
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 787 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Manatee Cove Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manatee Cove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manatee Cove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~787 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manatee Cove Elementary School
How many students attend Manatee Cove Elementary School?
Manatee Cove Elementary School has 787 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orange City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 810 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manatee Cove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manatee Cove Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manatee Cove Elementary School?
59.6% of students at Manatee Cove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manatee Cove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manatee Cove Elementary School is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Orange City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manatee Cove Elementary School?
Manatee Cove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Cove Elementary School rank among public schools in Orange City?
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee Cove Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Orange City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Manatee Cove Elementary School, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), University High School (2,855 students), and Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.