- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bradenton, FL
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication
Federal NCES profile for William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120123004375Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120123004375 · Bradenton, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
917 enr · 15:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication 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 917
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication
917 students
What this shows William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication reports 917 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication compares
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 917 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
917
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Florida - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication 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 William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication 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 | 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication'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 elementary 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 (~917 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication
How many students attend William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication?
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication has 917 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 918 (2022-23) → 918 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication?
The student-teacher ratio at William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication is 15:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% 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 William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication?
37.4% of students at William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication?
The largest demographic group at William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication?
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication 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 William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication rank among elementary schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication, 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.