- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradenton, FL
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Manatee School of Arts/Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123003199Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #22 of 33
- schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee School of Arts/Sciences ranks #22 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (-16.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 120123003199 · Bradenton, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
111 enr · 10.1:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (-16.2%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences 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
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school 111
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences
111 students
What this shows Manatee School of Arts/Sciences reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manatee School of Arts/Sciences compares
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 43% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 8.1%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Manatee School of Arts/Sciences is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manatee School of Arts/Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manatee School of Arts/Sciences'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
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Manatee School of Arts/Sciences
How many students attend Manatee School of Arts/Sciences?
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences has 111 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manatee School of Arts/Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Manatee School of Arts/Sciences is 10.1:1, which is 43% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% lower 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 School of Arts/Sciences?
67.7% of students at Manatee School of Arts/Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manatee School of Arts/Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Manatee School of Arts/Sciences is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manatee School of Arts/Sciences?
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manatee School of Arts/Sciences rank among schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee School of Arts/Sciences ranks #22 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Manatee School of Arts/Sciences, 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.