Enrollment
111
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manatee School of Arts/Sciences compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manatee School of Arts/Sciences
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Bradenton, Florida, enrolling 111 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Manatee School of Arts/Sciences is leaner than roughly 93% of Florida schools and 43% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 111 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 89 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #73, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students) and Parrish Community High School (2,266 students) alongside Manatee School of Arts/Sciences.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manatee School of Arts/Sciences compares
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,900
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manatee, which includes Manatee School of Arts/Sciences.
$10,900
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.3%
State 25.8%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Manatee School of Arts/Sciences a good school?
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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