- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palmetto, FL
Palm View K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Palm View K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123001229
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm View K-8 School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Palmetto · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm View K-8 School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm View K-8 School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Palmetto, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Palm View K-8 School shrank from 653 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 120123001229 · Palmetto, FL Other · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 11.9:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Palm View K-8 School shrank from 653 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm View K-8 School 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 606
Palm View K-8 School
606 students
What this shows Palm View K-8 School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm View K-8 School compares
Palm View K-8 School 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Florida - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
White 25.1%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Palm View K-8 School 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 Palm View K-8 School 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 Palm View K-8 School'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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm View K-8 School
How many students attend Palm View K-8 School?
Palm View K-8 School has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palmetto, FL. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm View K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm View K-8 School is 11.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% 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 Palm View K-8 School?
73.0% of students at Palm View K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm View K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Palm View K-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Palmetto, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm View K-8 School?
Palm View K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Palm View K-8 School rank among schools in Palmetto?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm View K-8 School ranks #5 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 Palm View K-8 School, 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.