Manatee Elementary School

Summary:

Manatee Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Viera, Florida, serving 897 students in grades PK-6. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Brevard and the state of Florida, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Manatee Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming their peers in the district and across Florida. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 84% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to just 58% in Brevard and 53% statewide. The school also boasts a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a student population with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools like Emma Jewel Charter Academy and Golfview Elementary Magnet School.

Manatee Elementary School's consistent high performance, diverse student population, and strong financial resources suggest that the school has effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive community. The school's academic success, low chronic absenteeism, and increased spending per student over the years make it a model for other elementary schools in the region to emulate.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3425 Viera Blvd
Viera, FL 32940

(321) 433-0050

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,287

Students who attend Manatee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	John F. Kennedy Middle School
High:	Viera High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 897

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.8%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manatee Elementary School ranks better than 97.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.3. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manatee Elementary School is 16.3. 52 elementary schools in the Brevard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Manatee Elementary School employs 55 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manatee Elementary School is $9,287. 56 elementary schools in the Brevard School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Manatee Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Manatee Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	91.47	17^th	199	91.5%
2005	95.33	12^th	202	94.1%
2006	91.19	97^th	1688	94.3%
2007	90.66	89^th	1786	95.0%
2008	91.28	84^th	1789	95.3%
2009	90.05	100^th	1847	94.6%
2010	90.76	88^th	1919	95.4%
2011	93.94	27^th	1985	98.6%
2012	94.96	45^th	1984	97.7%
2013	95.46	34^th	2029	98.3%
2014	95.52	28^th	2064	98.6%
2016	97.38	16^th	2087	99.2%
2017	96.87	16^th	2112	99.2%
2018	96.09	25^th	2118	98.8%
2019	94.51	41^st	2182	98.1%
2021	95.53	43^rd	2247	98.1%
2022	95.48	40^th	2219	98.2%
2023	94.16	60^th	2240	97.3%
2024	94.30	66^th	2256	97.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, December 14, 2019

Manatee is a horrible school. The ratings are very old and the Blue ribbon of excellence is not recent. Teachers do not teach, they only review and make the parents responsible to teach. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Manatee Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	565	82	3	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	677
2005	674	117	9	54	2	n/a	n/a	0	856
2006	661	91	14	58	2	n/a	n/a	0	826
2007	636	81	20	49	3	n/a	n/a	40	829
2008	638	67	24	54	2	n/a	n/a	42	827
2009	732	60	33	67	2	n/a	n/a	73	967
2010	769	74	39	70	3	n/a	n/a	63	1018
2011	616	56	32	97	1	0	72	0	874
2012	664	40	35	104	2	5	60	0	910
2013	679	40	35	107	0	5	73	0	939
2014	619	39	29	99	0	3	61	0	850
2015	603	41	31	87	1	2	70	0	835
2016	621	44	30	84	2	1	64	0	846
2017	632	39	25	98	1	1	67	0	863
2018	660	52	27	91	1	1	81	0	913
2019	684	52	32	102	1	1	77	0	949
2020	722	58	28	103	3	0	81	0	995
2021	630	49	28	82	3	0	76	0	868
2022	612	48	26	85	2	0	69	0	842
2023	653	50	26	98	2	0	68	0	897

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manatee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	677	41.0	16.5	16.4
2005	856	53.0	16.2	19.4
2006	826	52.0	15.9	16.1
2007	829	49.0	16.9	12.8
2008	827	54.0	15.3	8.7
2009	967	65.7	16.0	10.4
2010	1018	62.5	16.2	14
2011	874	58.5	14.9	13.2
2012	910	58.5	15.5	13.5
2013	939	61.0	15.3	10.5
2014	850	54.0	15.7	10.9
2015	835	54.0	15.4	13.4
2016	846	54.0	15.6	12.5
2017	863	54.0	15.9	13.7
2018	913	56.0	16.3	14.7
2019	949	58.0	16.3	15.9
2020	995	60.0	16.5	16.2
2021	868	53.0	16.3	18.2
2022	842	54.0	15.5	19.2
2023	897	55.0	16.3	19.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manatee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	677	41.0	16.5	16.4
2005	856	53.0	16.2	19.4
2006	826	52.0	15.9	16.1
2007	829	49.0	16.9	12.8
2008	827	54.0	15.3	8.7
2009	967	65.7	16.0	10.4
2010	1018	62.5	16.2	14
2011	874	58.5	14.9	13.2
2012	910	58.5	15.5	13.5
2013	939	61.0	15.3	10.5
2014	850	54.0	15.7	10.9
2015	835	54.0	15.4	13.4
2016	846	54.0	15.6	12.5
2017	863	54.0	15.9	13.7
2018	913	56.0	16.3	14.7
2019	949	58.0	16.3	15.9
2020	995	60.0	16.5	16.2
2021	868	53.0	16.3	18.2
2022	842	54.0	15.5	19.2
2023	897	55.0	16.3	19.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Manatee Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$247 (3.8%)	$6,329 (96.2%)	$6,576
2019	$313 (4.7%)	$6,303 (95.3%)	$6,616
2020	$332 (5.0%)	$6,297 (95.0%)	$6,629
2021	$554 (7.4%)	$6,958 (92.6%)	$7,513
2022	$1,310 (15.2%)	$7,335 (84.8%)	$8,646
2023	$1,581 (17.0%)	$7,706 (83.0%)	$9,287

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manatee Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 41^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 60^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Elementary School)	87	86	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	64	58	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee Elementary School)	88	91	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Elementary School)	92	86	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	61	60	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee Elementary School)	91	87	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	64	60	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Elementary School)	82	80	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee Elementary School)	85	85
5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	60	56	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Manatee Elementary School)	82	80	2%
5th Grade Science (Brevard)	56	57	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Elementary School)	82	90	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	64	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Manatee Elementary School)	93	90	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	67	66	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	949	897	5.5%
African American	52	50	3.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	32	26	18.8%
Hispanic	102	98	3.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	684	653	4.5%
Two or More Races	77	68	11.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.9%	19.1%	3.2%

Schools Near Manatee Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manatee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3425 Viera Blvd	Viera	32940	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 433-0050	897	55	16.3	19.1%	653 (72.8%)	50 (5.6%)	98 (10.9%)	26 (2.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (7.6%)	94.3	66^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.1%		94.2	60^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.3%	6	80.0	82.0	79.0	88.0			80.0	91.0	87.0	95.0			84.0						$9,287	$1,581	$7,706
Viera Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	6206 Breslay Dr	Viera	32940	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 541-1434	1,530	95	16.1	23.5%	1,042 (68.1%)	114 (7.5%)	205 (13.4%)	40 (2.6%)	8 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	120 (7.8%)	84.5	306^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.4%		85.8	272^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	87.9%	34	76.0	74.0	74.0	79.0	73.0	76.0	73.0	78.0	75.0	75.0	80.0	75.0	64.0	47.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	85.0	$7,630	$691	$6,939
Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1700 Clubhouse Dr	Rockledge	32955	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 617-7700	451	39	11.5	39.2%	285 (63.2%)	57 (12.6%)	68 (15.1%)	14 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (5.5%)	70.1	637^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.8%		65.9	718^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.9%	81	76.0	72.0	57.0	68.0			73.0	70.0	57.0	82.0			44.0						$13,780	$2,141	$11,639
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast	Public, Charter	K-8	7550 Stadium Parkway	Viera	32940	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 307-7230	673	31	22.0	21.8%	409 (60.8%)	45 (6.7%)	133 (19.8%)	29 (4.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (8.0%)	74.2	541^st of 2256 public elementary schools	76.0%		72.7	570^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.6%	29	67.0	60.0	68.0	70.0	63.0	63.0	80.0	62.0	68.0	66.0	47.0	22.0	60.0	79.0	66.0	93.0	79.0	83.0	$8,666	$562	$8,104
Quest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8751 Trafford Dr	Melbourne	32940	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-1411	691	40	17.2	19.7%	503 (72.8%)	36 (5.2%)	63 (9.1%)	30 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	53 (7.7%)	89.2	205^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.9%		87	245^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.1%	40	76.0	76.0	81.0	82.0			68.0	84.0	83.0	81.0			80.0						$9,395	$1,171	$8,225
Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3011 S Fiske Blvd	Rockledge	32955	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 633-3610	567	40	14.1	56.3%	297 (52.4%)	111 (19.6%)	86 (15.2%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	67 (11.8%)	53.8	999^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.7%		43.8	1232^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	45.0%	233	56.0	53.0	58.0	52.0			46.0	47.0	64.0	64.0			67.0						$10,262	$1,502	$8,759
Viera Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8300 Stadium Pkwy	Viera	32940	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 633-1000	695	46	15.1	10.5%	498 (71.7%)	30 (4.3%)	91 (13.1%)	30 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (6.3%)	95.3	44^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.0%		94.9	46^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.9%	2	85.0	77.0	84.0	93.0			89.0	86.0	87.0	92.0			91.0						$9,146	$1,311	$7,835
Golfview Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1530 S Fiske Blvd	Rockledge	32955	Brevard County	Brevard	No	Yes	No	Yes	(321) 633-3570	441	32	13.7	74.1%	107 (24.3%)	184 (41.7%)	98 (22.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (10.7%)	24.5	1780^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.1%		23	1803^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	19.5%	23	44.0	35.0	36.0	57.0			46.0	31.0	33.0	53.0			29.0						$12,500	$3,000	$9,500
Suntree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	900 Jordan Blass Dr	Melbourne	32940	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-6480	600	40	15.1	22.7%	438 (73.0%)	38 (6.3%)	49 (8.2%)	24 (4.0%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	44 (7.3%)	91.3	133^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	94.1%		92.7	101^st of 2240 public elementary schools	95.5%	32	75.0	72.0	81.0	78.0			82.0	83.0	82.0	90.0			84.0						$10,098	$1,476	$8,622
Emma Jewel Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	705 Blake Ave	Cocoa	32922	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 634-5462	341	17	20.2	83.0%	10 (2.9%)	269 (78.9%)	31 (9.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (8.5%)	7.9	2192^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	2.8%		12.8	2086^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.9%	106	33.0	25.0	28.0	34.0	52.0	41.0	29.0	23.0	8.0	26.0	64.0	27.0	28.0	18.0	73.0			67.0	$11,424	$2,393	$9,030

Frequently Asked Questions about Manatee Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Manatee Elementary School?

Students at Manatee Elementary School are 73% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Manatee Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Manatee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John F. Kennedy Middle School
High : Viera High School

Is Manatee Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Manatee Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 66^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What district is Manatee Elementary School in?

Brevard

How many students attend Manatee Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 897 students attended Manatee Elementary School.

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