- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bradenton, FL
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for R. Dan Nolan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120123004205
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. Dan Nolan Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
R. Dan Nolan Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. Dan Nolan Middle School ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
R. Dan Nolan Middle School shrank from 760 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 120123004205 · Bradenton, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 20.2:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
R. Dan Nolan Middle School shrank from 760 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
R. Dan Nolan Middle 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 787
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
787 students
What this shows R. Dan Nolan Middle School reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. Dan Nolan Middle School compares
R. Dan Nolan Middle 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.3%
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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.8%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, R. Dan Nolan Middle School is less 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 R. Dan Nolan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. Dan Nolan Middle 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 middle 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 (~787 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. Dan Nolan Middle School
How many students attend R. Dan Nolan Middle School?
R. Dan Nolan Middle School has 787 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. Dan Nolan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at R. Dan Nolan Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R. Dan Nolan Middle School?
24.7% of students at R. Dan Nolan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. Dan Nolan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at R. Dan Nolan Middle School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. Dan Nolan Middle School?
R. Dan Nolan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 R. Dan Nolan Middle School rank among middle schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, R. Dan Nolan Middle School ranks #7 of 8 middle 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 middle schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides R. Dan Nolan Middle 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.