Enrollment
917
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Bradenton, Florida, enrolling 917 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 917 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 697 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #277.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students) and Parrish Community High School (2,266 students) alongside William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication compares
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,900
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manatee, which includes William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication.
$10,900
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.3%
State 25.8%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~917 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication a good school?
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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