- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palmetto, FL
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
Federal NCES profile for Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123008027
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Palmetto · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 38
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) ranks #6 of 10 schools in Palmetto, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-28.3%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120123008027 · Palmetto, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 32.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-28.3%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) 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 38
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
38 students
What this shows Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) compares
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
36.8%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 5.3%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)'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.
Frequently asked questions about Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
How many students attend Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)?
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) has 38 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palmetto, FL. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), down 15.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)?
32.1% of students at Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)?
The largest demographic group at Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Palmetto, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)?
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) rank among schools in Palmetto?
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) ranks #6 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 Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise), 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.