- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Viera, FL
Manatee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manatee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015004061
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manatee Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Viera · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Manatee Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Viera, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Manatee Elementary School held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 120015004061 · Viera, FL Other · MID · TRAD
910 enr · 16.5:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Manatee Elementary School held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Manatee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 910
Manatee Elementary School
910 students
What this shows Manatee Elementary School reports 910 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manatee Elementary School compares
Manatee 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 67% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
910
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Florida - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,100
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 6.0%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Manatee Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manatee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manatee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- 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 (~910 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manatee Elementary School
How many students attend Manatee Elementary School?
Manatee Elementary School has 910 students enrolled. It is a public school in Viera, FL. CCD year-over-year: 897 (2022-23) → 876 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manatee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manatee Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 5% 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 Elementary School?
17.4% of students at Manatee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manatee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manatee Elementary School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Viera, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manatee Elementary School?
Manatee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Viera?
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Viera, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Viera on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Manatee Elementary School, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.