- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradenton, FL
Palmshores Behavior Health Center
Federal NCES profile for Palmshores Behavior Health Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123002716
👥 S:T ratio 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmshores Behavior Health Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 33
- schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmshores Behavior Health Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmshores Behavior Health Center ranks #7 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Palmshores Behavior Health Center held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120123002716 · Bradenton, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 29.3:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Palmshores Behavior Health Center held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palmshores Behavior Health Center 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 88
Palmshores Behavior Health Center
88 students
What this shows Palmshores Behavior Health Center reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmshores Behavior Health Center compares
Palmshores Behavior Health Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.3:1 | ▲ 65% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 93% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Palmshores Behavior Health Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmshores Behavior Health Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmshores Behavior Health Center'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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmshores Behavior Health Center
How many students attend Palmshores Behavior Health Center?
Palmshores Behavior Health Center has 88 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmshores Behavior Health Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmshores Behavior Health Center is 29.3:1, which is 65% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmshores Behavior Health Center?
3.7% of students at Palmshores Behavior Health Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmshores Behavior Health Center?
The largest demographic group at Palmshores Behavior Health Center is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmshores Behavior Health Center?
Palmshores Behavior Health Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Palmshores Behavior Health Center rank among schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmshores Behavior Health Center ranks #7 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 Palmshores Behavior Health Center, 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.