Manatee Elementary School

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Manatee Elementary School ranks 1163 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Manatee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Naples, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 584. The school is part of the Collier School District, which is ranked 14th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating.

Manatee Elementary faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.6% in 2019-2020 to 29.3% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, also lags behind the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math 5-15 percentage points lower. Additionally, Manatee Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.95% to 90.31%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Tommie Barfield Elementary, located about 7.5 miles away, Manatee Elementary consistently underperforms in test scores and other key metrics. The relatively high per-student spending at Manatee Elementary, ranging from $13,613 to $16,416 over the past few years, suggests that the school is receiving additional resources, but the persistent academic challenges indicate that the allocation and utilization of these resources may need to be re-evaluated to better address the specific needs of the school's diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1880 Manatee Rd
Naples, FL 34114

(239) 377-7600

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
1163^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,416

Students who attend Manatee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Manatee Middle School
High:	Lely High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 584

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.3%

African American:

26.2%

White:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manatee Elementary School ranks worse than 51.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 24^th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.36. (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: Hispanic (62.3%), African American (26.2%), White (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manatee Elementary School is 13.9, which is the 11^th best among 35 elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Manatee Elementary School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manatee Elementary School is $16,416, which is the 13^th highest among 35 elementary schools in the Collier School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Collier:

SchoolDigger ranks Collier 14^th 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
2006	10.71	1561^st	1688	7.5%
2007	7.12	1715^th	1786	4.0%
2008	19.81	1514^th	1789	15.4%
2009	21.89	1533^rd	1847	17.0%
2010	31.98	1397^th	1919	27.2%
2011	23.07	1631^st	1985	17.8%
2012	47.54	1052^nd	1984	47.0%
2013	43.06	1158^th	2029	42.9%
2014	39.71	1261^st	2064	38.9%
2016	37.89	1314^th	2087	37.0%
2017	48.86	1081^st	2112	48.8%
2018	40.33	1288^th	2118	39.2%
2019	48.83	1107^th	2182	49.3%
2021	50.99	1064^th	2247	52.6%
2022	46.79	1141^st	2219	48.6%
2023	43.07	1251^st	2240	44.2%
2024	47.36	1163^rd	2256	48.4%

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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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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
1995	216	103	2	358	1	n/a	n/a	0	680
1996	216	103	2	358	1	n/a	n/a	0	680
1997	226	113	2	410	1	n/a	n/a	0	752
1998	212	130	3	464	3	n/a	n/a	0	812
1999	219	136	1	596	5	n/a	n/a	0	957
2000	201	129	1	657	4	n/a	n/a	0	992
2001	129	96	2	507	3	n/a	n/a	0	737
2002	114	88	1	584	0	n/a	n/a	0	787
2003	114	88	1	584	0	n/a	n/a	0	787
2004	86	77	2	621	0	n/a	n/a	0	786
2005	99	147	3	853	0	n/a	n/a	0	1102
2006	62	178	1	837	0	n/a	n/a	0	1078
2007	51	188	0	845	0	n/a	n/a	19	1103
2008	47	119	0	345	0	n/a	n/a	8	519
2009	32	142	0	385	0	n/a	n/a	5	564
2010	46	160	0	394	1	n/a	n/a	9	610
2011	61	172	2	381	3	0	3	0	622
2012	67	214	3	477	4	0	5	0	770
2013	58	220	1	495	5	0	3	0	782
2014	64	217	0	502	2	0	5	0	790
2015	63	216	1	493	1	0	5	0	779
2016	68	214	1	484	1	0	6	0	774
2017	70	192	0	445	0	0	7	0	714
2018	62	196	2	425	1	0	7	0	693
2019	59	178	1	375	2	0	13	0	628
2020	54	172	1	348	2	0	16	0	593
2021	47	160	3	326	1	0	10	0	547
2022	54	160	1	358	2	0	13	0	588
2023	53	153	4	364	3	0	7	0	584

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
1995	680	43.0	15.8	65.3
1996	680	43.0	15.8	65.3
1997	752	50.0	15.0	73.5
1998	812	58.0	14.0	73.9
1999	957	62.0	15.4	89.8
2000	992	60.0	16.5	84.9
2001	737	47.0	15.7	49.3
2002	787	55.0	14.3	0
2003	787	55.0	14.3	0
2004	786	62.0	12.7	0
2005	1102	79.0	13.9	91.7
2006	1078	80.0	13.5	82.9
2007	1103	76.0	14.5	84.1
2008	519	47.0	11.0	89.4
2009	564	42.2	14.5	89.6
2010	610	49.0	12.4	92.3
2011	622	46.9	13.2	92.9
2012	770	59.0	13.0	89.6
2013	782	62.0	12.6	93.9
2014	790	59.0	13.3	94.1
2015	779	61.0	12.7	92.4
2016	774	58.0	13.3	93.5
2017	714	56.0	12.7	85.3
2018	693	54.0	12.8	91.5
2019	628	46.0	13.6	87.6
2020	593	46.0	12.8	90.4
2021	547	40.7	13.4	90.3
2022	588	40.9	14.3	88.4
2023	584	42.0	13.9	72.9

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
1995	680	43.0	15.8	65.3
1996	680	43.0	15.8	65.3
1997	752	50.0	15.0	73.5
1998	812	58.0	14.0	73.9
1999	957	62.0	15.4	89.8
2000	992	60.0	16.5	84.9
2001	737	47.0	15.7	49.3
2002	787	55.0	14.3	0
2003	787	55.0	14.3	0
2004	786	62.0	12.7	0
2005	1102	79.0	13.9	91.7
2006	1078	80.0	13.5	82.9
2007	1103	76.0	14.5	84.1
2008	519	47.0	11.0	89.4
2009	564	42.2	14.5	89.6
2010	610	49.0	12.4	92.3
2011	622	46.9	13.2	92.9
2012	770	59.0	13.0	89.6
2013	782	62.0	12.6	93.9
2014	790	59.0	13.3	94.1
2015	779	61.0	12.7	92.4
2016	774	58.0	13.3	93.5
2017	714	56.0	12.7	85.3
2018	693	54.0	12.8	91.5
2019	628	46.0	13.6	87.6
2020	593	46.0	12.8	90.4
2021	547	40.7	13.4	90.3
2022	588	40.9	14.3	88.4
2023	584	42.0	13.9	72.9

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	$911 (8.1%)	$10,299 (91.9%)	$11,210
2019	$1,064 (8.6%)	$11,266 (91.4%)	$12,330
2020	$1,189 (8.7%)	$12,424 (91.3%)	$13,613
2021	$1,390 (10.0%)	$12,473 (90.0%)	$13,863
2022	$2,117 (15.2%)	$11,821 (84.8%)	$13,938
2023	$3,343 (20.4%)	$13,073 (79.6%)	$16,416

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 1107^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1251^st of 2240 Elementary schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Elementary School)	51	40	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee Elementary School)	57	50	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Collier)	68	65	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Elementary School)	45	53	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	58	66	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee Elementary School)	58	74	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	65	73	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Elementary School)	56	46	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee Elementary School)	74	59	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	67	66	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Manatee Elementary School)	52	43	9%
5th Grade Science (Collier)	56	62	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	628	584	7%
African American	178	153	14%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	375	364	2.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	59	53	10.2%
Two or More Races	13	7	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.6%	72.9%	14.6%

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 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	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 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-5	1880 Manatee Rd	Naples	34114	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-7600	584	42	13.9	72.9%	53 (9.1%)	153 (26.2%)	364 (62.3%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	47.4	1163^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	48.4%		43.1	1251^st of 2240 public elementary schools	44.2%	88	49.0	51.0	50.0				42.0	61.0	56.0			59.0				$16,416	$3,343	$13,073
Parkside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5322 Texas Ave	Naples	34113	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-8900	608	38	15.9	69.9%	17 (2.8%)	123 (20.2%)	457 (75.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	38.8	1373^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	39.1%		54.2	987^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.9%	386	54.0	46.0	37.0				57.0	55.0	47.0			44.0				$13,296	$2,399	$10,897
Lely Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8125 Lely Cultural Pkwy	Naples	34113	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-7500	499	34	14.8	61.9%	103 (20.6%)	155 (31.1%)	212 (42.5%)	6 (1.2%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.8%)	52	1044^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.7%		49.5	1106^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.6%	62	48.0	50.0	53.0				68.0	53.0	57.0			54.0				$16,504	$3,275	$13,228
Avalon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 Thomasson Dr	Naples	34112	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6200	346	21	16.5	74.3%	33 (9.5%)	37 (10.7%)	260 (75.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	35.8	1464^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.1%		43.6	1237^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.8%	227	30.0	14.0	46.0				54.0	64.0	57.0			49.0				$17,314	$2,994	$14,320
Calusa Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Santa Barbara Blvd	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6400	707	47	14.9	61.5%	141 (19.9%)	149 (21.1%)	384 (54.3%)	15 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	62.6	807^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.2%		67.1	688^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.3%	119	55.0	52.0	57.0				63.0	62.0	63.0			70.0				$14,649	$2,156	$12,493
Tommie Barfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Kirkwood St	Marco Island	34145	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8500	464	32	14.3	30.4%	308 (66.4%)	0 (0.0%)	128 (27.6%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	93.9	75^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.7%		92.8	100^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.5%	25	84.0	75.0	78.0				85.0	85.0	84.0			86.0				$14,425	$1,165	$13,260
Shadowlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2161 Shadowlawn Dr	Naples	34112	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-8400	457	35	13.1	72.2%	70 (15.3%)	56 (12.3%)	303 (66.3%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.6%)	47.8	1148^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.1%		52.7	1027^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.2%	121	48.0	41.0	46.0				56.0	64.0	68.0			52.0				$18,665	$3,219	$15,446
Mike Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3215 Magnolia Pond Dr	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-9000	574	41	13.9	71.4%	48 (8.4%)	123 (21.4%)	384 (66.9%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	37	1431^st of 2256 public elementary schools	36.6%		48	1138^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.2%	293	42.0	38.0	44.0				61.0	55.0	49.0			44.0				$16,011	$3,729	$12,284
Lavern Gaynor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2965 44th Terrace SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 354-2204	307	25	12.1	65.8%	20 (6.5%)	42 (13.7%)	241 (78.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	41.9	1295^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.6%		38.4	1376^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.6%	81	47.0	39.0	32.0				53.0	69.0	63.0			47.0				$17,189	$2,718	$14,471
Bridgeprep Academy Collier	Public, Charter	K-8	3161 Santa Barbara Blvd	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 677-4211	232	16	14.5	78.0%	58 (25.0%)	31 (13.4%)	139 (59.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	15.1	2031^st of 2256 public elementary schools	10.0%		19	1934^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.7%	97	33.0	33.0	39.0	38.0	32.0	29.0	33.0	21.0	31.0	33.0	32.0	38.0	24.0	33.0	58.0	$12,542	$1,061	$11,481

Frequently Asked Questions about Manatee Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Manatee Elementary School?

Students at Manatee Elementary School are 62% Hispanic, 26% African American, 9% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Manatee Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Manatee Middle School
High : Lely High School

What district is Manatee Elementary School in?

Collier

How many students attend Manatee Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 584 students attended Manatee Elementary School.

Is Manatee Elementary School a good school?

Manatee Elementary School ranks 1163^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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