- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradenton, FL
Robert H. Prine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert H. Prine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123001233
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert H. Prine Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #18 of 33
- schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert H. Prine Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert H. Prine Elementary School ranks #18 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Robert H. Prine Elementary School held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 120123001233 · Bradenton, FL Other · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 14.1:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Robert H. Prine Elementary School held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Robert H. Prine Elementary 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 721
Robert H. Prine Elementary School
721 students
What this shows Robert H. Prine Elementary School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert H. Prine Elementary School compares
Robert H. Prine Elementary School 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
White 18.6%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Robert H. Prine Elementary 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 Robert H. Prine Elementary 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 Robert H. Prine Elementary 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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert H. Prine Elementary School
How many students attend Robert H. Prine Elementary School?
Robert H. Prine Elementary School has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert H. Prine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert H. Prine Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Robert H. Prine Elementary School?
70.2% of students at Robert H. Prine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert H. Prine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert H. Prine Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert H. Prine Elementary School?
Robert H. Prine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Robert H. Prine Elementary School rank among schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert H. Prine Elementary School ranks #18 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 Robert H. Prine Elementary 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.