Enrollment
111
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120123003199 Charter school
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences — Bradenton, FL
Federal NCES profile for Manatee School of Arts/Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-36% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences reports 111 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 30% above the Florida average and 31% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Manatee spends $13,252 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.3% from local sources (property taxes), 25.8% from the state, and 15.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manatee School of Arts/Sciences compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,252
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 111 Top 12% in Florida — larger than 88% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.7% +30% vs state
NCES ID 120123003199
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.1%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manatee, which includes Manatee School of Arts/Sciences.
$13,252
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
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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 other 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 11.8:1, which is 36% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRADENTON, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manatee School of Arts/Sciences?
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.