- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palmetto, FL
Manatee School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Manatee School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123003429Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manatee School for the Arts earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Palmetto · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Manatee School for the Arts has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee School for the Arts ranks #9 of 10 schools in Palmetto, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Manatee School for the Arts held near 2,001 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 104.2 → 102.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 120123003429 · Palmetto, FL Other · LARGE · CHARTER
2,051 enr · 19.7:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Manatee School for the Arts held near 2,001 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 104.2 → 102.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Manatee School for the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- This school
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- Braden River H
Braden River High School
1,705 students
What this shows Manatee School for the Arts reports 2,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manatee School for the Arts compares
Manatee School for the Arts 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,051 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,051
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$11,381
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
White 39.4%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Manatee School for the Arts is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manatee School for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Braden River High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manatee School for the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,705
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- 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 (~2,051 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Manatee School for the Arts
How many students attend Manatee School for the Arts?
Manatee School for the Arts has 2,051 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palmetto, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,968 (2022-23) → 2,001 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manatee School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Manatee School for the Arts is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manatee School for the Arts?
49.7% of students at Manatee School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manatee School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Manatee School for the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in Palmetto, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manatee School for the Arts?
Manatee School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 School for the Arts rank among schools in Palmetto?
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee School for the Arts ranks #9 of 10 schools in Palmetto, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palmetto on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Manatee School for the Arts, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.