- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Myers, FL
Manatee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manatee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108004924
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manatee Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #29 of 29
- schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.6%
- 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 #29 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-154 students YoY
Manatee Elementary School shrank from 794 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-19.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-154 students YoY 120108004924 · Fort Myers, FL Other · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 18.7:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Manatee Elementary School shrank from 794 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-19.4%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.0 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
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school 728
Manatee Elementary School
728 students
What this shows Manatee Elementary School reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manatee Elementary School compares
Manatee 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.1%
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
$12,108
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 728 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.8%
White 7.0%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Manatee Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Similar 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
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manatee Elementary School
How many students attend Manatee Elementary School?
Manatee Elementary School has 728 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), down 154.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manatee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manatee Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manatee Elementary School?
61.6% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manatee Elementary School?
Manatee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee Elementary School ranks #29 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Manatee Elementary School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.