- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradenton, FL
State College of Florida Collegiate School
Federal NCES profile for State College of Florida Collegiate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123007901Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
State College of Florida Collegiate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools.
- #13 of 33
- schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
State College of Florida Collegiate School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, State College of Florida Collegiate School ranks #13 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
State College of Florida Collegiate School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120123007901 · Bradenton, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
485 enr · 24.3:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
State College of Florida Collegiate School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
State College of Florida Collegiate 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 485
State College of Florida Collegiate School
485 students
What this shows State College of Florida Collegiate School reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How State College of Florida Collegiate School compares
State College of Florida Collegiate 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
African American 7.6%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, State College of Florida Collegiate 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 State College of Florida Collegiate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 State College of Florida Collegiate 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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about State College of Florida Collegiate School
How many students attend State College of Florida Collegiate School?
State College of Florida Collegiate School has 485 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at State College of Florida Collegiate School?
The student-teacher ratio at State College of Florida Collegiate School is 24.3:1, which is 37% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at State College of Florida Collegiate School?
38.8% of students at State College of Florida Collegiate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of State College of Florida Collegiate School?
The largest demographic group at State College of Florida Collegiate School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for State College of Florida Collegiate School?
State College of Florida Collegiate School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 State College of Florida Collegiate School rank among schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, State College of Florida Collegiate School ranks #13 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 State College of Florida Collegiate 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.