Manatee Elementary School

Summary:

Manatee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bradenton, Florida, serving 525 students in grades PK-5. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (56.57%) and African American (33.14%).

Compared to nearby schools like Manatee Charter School, Blackburn Elementary, and Palmetto Elementary, Manatee Elementary's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly lower, ranging from 19% to 40% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the district's 51% to 63% and the state's 53% to 60%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0 or 1 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The high rates of poverty, as indicated by the school's over 80% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and the significant racial/ethnic disparities in the student population may be contributing factors to Manatee Elementary's academic struggles. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of around $12,000-$13,000 and a student-teacher ratio similar to nearby schools, the challenges faced by Manatee Elementary appear to be unique, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying socioeconomic and demographic factors impacting student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

1609 6th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208

(941) 741-3319

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
2124^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,978

Students who attend Manatee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Martha B. King Middle School
High:	Manatee High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 525

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.6%

African American:

33.1%

White:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manatee Elementary School ranks worse than 94.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 40^th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.07. (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 (56.6%), African American (33.1%), White (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manatee Elementary School is 15.9. 33 elementary schools in the Manatee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Manatee Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manatee Elementary School is $12,978, which is the 14^th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Manatee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 34^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	32.51	1179^th	1688	30.2%
2007	12.09	1651^st	1786	7.6%
2008	12.00	1658^th	1789	7.3%
2009	11.22	1722^nd	1847	6.8%
2010	14.57	1732^nd	1919	9.7%
2011	19.13	1707^th	1985	14.0%
2012	6.80	1922^nd	1984	3.1%
2013	17.14	1794^th	2029	11.6%
2014	21.66	1719^th	2064	16.7%
2016	10.24	1962^nd	2087	6.0%
2017	6.54	2048^th	2112	3.0%
2018	9.64	2005^th	2118	5.3%
2019	19.66	1851^st	2182	15.2%
2021	16.10	1951^st	2247	13.2%
2022	10.36	2093^rd	2219	5.7%
2023	7.84	2176^th	2240	2.9%
2024	11.07	2124^th	2256	5.9%

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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
1988	74	226	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1989	69	249	0	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1990	45	219	0	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1991	39	197	0	90	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
1992	43	192	1	73	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1993	57	218	1	107	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1994	57	227	1	138	1	n/a	n/a	0	424
1995	52	284	1	118	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
1996	52	284	1	118	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
1997	47	312	1	137	1	n/a	n/a	0	498
1998	46	324	2	133	1	n/a	n/a	0	506
1999	38	314	0	155	1	n/a	n/a	0	508
2000	32	273	0	175	0	n/a	n/a	0	480
2001	45	237	0	196	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2002	25	197	0	186	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2003	25	197	0	186	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2004	34	172	0	203	1	n/a	n/a	0	410
2005	37	157	0	216	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2006	29	148	0	229	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2007	54	146	1	220	0	n/a	n/a	22	443
2008	46	157	2	197	0	n/a	n/a	14	416
2009	39	159	0	174	0	n/a	n/a	8	380
2010	40	128	0	197	0	n/a	n/a	10	375
2011	50	155	0	213	0	0	5	0	423
2012	41	176	0	217	0	0	5	0	439
2013	29	186	0	205	0	0	5	0	425
2014	30	187	0	236	0	0	8	0	461
2015	51	212	0	235	1	0	15	0	514
2016	37	230	0	241	0	0	13	0	521
2017	46	243	0	284	0	0	18	0	591
2018	37	194	0	223	1	3	20	0	478
2019	36	150	0	210	0	1	17	0	414
2020	40	156	0	188	0	0	13	0	397
2021	46	198	1	286	0	0	12	0	543
2022	53	191	1	300	0	0	5	0	550
2023	36	174	2	297	0	0	16	0	525

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
1988	324	17.0	19.0	82.4
1989	357	21.0	17.0	88
1990	331	25.0	13.2	86.7
1991	326	24.0	13.5	87.7
1992	309	23.0	13.4	80.6
1993	383	29.0	13.2	82.8
1994	424	28.0	15.1	85.1
1995	455	29.0	15.7	82.2
1996	455	29.0	15.7	82.2
1997	498	32.0	15.6	84.1
1998	506	33.0	15.3	83.4
1999	508	36.0	14.1	94.7
2000	480	35.0	13.7	90.2
2001	478	36.0	13.3	86.8
2002	408	32.0	12.8	90.7
2003	408	32.0	12.8	90.7
2004	410	29.0	14.1	91.7
2005	410	32.0	12.8	95.1
2006	406	32.0	12.7	91.1
2007	443	32.0	13.8	88.1
2008	416	29.0	14.3	88.8
2009	380	28.4	14.1	91.1
2010	375	28.0	13.3	95.6
2011	423	30.0	14.1	94.6
2012	439	36.0	12.1	94.8
2013	425	33.0	12.8	93.6
2014	461	30.0	15.3	96.7
2015	514	33.0	15.5	100
2016	521	37.0	14.0	74.1
2017	591	37.0	15.9	83.9
2018	478	40.0	11.9	81.2
2019	414	33.0	12.5	82.6
2020	397	28.0	14.1	76.8
2021	543	33.0	16.4	81.2
2022	550	34.1	16.1	80.4
2023	525	33.0	15.9	85.7

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
1988	324	17.0	19.0	82.4
1989	357	21.0	17.0	88
1990	331	25.0	13.2	86.7
1991	326	24.0	13.5	87.7
1992	309	23.0	13.4	80.6
1993	383	29.0	13.2	82.8
1994	424	28.0	15.1	85.1
1995	455	29.0	15.7	82.2
1996	455	29.0	15.7	82.2
1997	498	32.0	15.6	84.1
1998	506	33.0	15.3	83.4
1999	508	36.0	14.1	94.7
2000	480	35.0	13.7	90.2
2001	478	36.0	13.3	86.8
2002	408	32.0	12.8	90.7
2003	408	32.0	12.8	90.7
2004	410	29.0	14.1	91.7
2005	410	32.0	12.8	95.1
2006	406	32.0	12.7	91.1
2007	443	32.0	13.8	88.1
2008	416	29.0	14.3	88.8
2009	380	28.4	14.1	91.1
2010	375	28.0	13.3	95.6
2011	423	30.0	14.1	94.6
2012	439	36.0	12.1	94.8
2013	425	33.0	12.8	93.6
2014	461	30.0	15.3	96.7
2015	514	33.0	15.5	100
2016	521	37.0	14.0	74.1
2017	591	37.0	15.9	83.9
2018	478	40.0	11.9	81.2
2019	414	33.0	12.5	82.6
2020	397	28.0	14.1	76.8
2021	543	33.0	16.4	81.2
2022	550	34.1	16.1	80.4
2023	525	33.0	15.9	85.7

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	$1,466 (14.0%)	$9,038 (86.0%)	$10,504
2019	$1,957 (14.3%)	$11,718 (85.7%)	$13,675
2020	$2,064 (15.5%)	$11,261 (84.5%)	$13,325
2021	$2,022 (17.9%)	$9,302 (82.1%)	$11,324
2022	$2,821 (23.8%)	$9,054 (76.2%)	$11,875
2023	$2,783 (21.4%)	$10,194 (78.5%)	$12,978

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 1851^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2176^th of 2240 Elementary schools	12.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Elementary School)	25	22	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	51	46	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee Elementary School)	36	36
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	60	59	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Elementary School)	44	18	26%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	56	55	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee Elementary School)	62	35	27%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	65	65
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Elementary School)	38	23	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	52	57	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee Elementary School)	46	41	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	60	63	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Manatee Elementary School)	31	15	16%
5th Grade Science (Manatee)	48	49	1%
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	414	525	26.8%
African American	150	174	16%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	210	297	41.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	36	36
Two or More Races	17	16	5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.6%	85.7%	3.1%

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, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1609 6th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 741-3319	525	33	15.9	85.7%	36 (6.9%)	174 (33.1%)	297 (56.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	11.1	2124^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.9%		7.8	2176^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.9%	52	19.0	23.0	34.0				28.0	29.0	40.0				35.0						$12,978	$2,783	$10,194
Just For Girls Elementary School	Public	K-5	3809 59th St W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 293-3954	43	5	8.6	86.0%	11 (25.6%)	16 (37.2%)	13 (30.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.0%)								(n/a)	9.0						27.0												$6,902	$34	$6,868
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2121 26th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 741-3344	936	63	14.8	64.9%	275 (29.4%)	190 (20.3%)	413 (44.1%)	21 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.8%)	70.6	626^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.3%		66.7	701^st of 2240 public elementary schools	68.7%	75	59.0	70.0	54.0	69.0	63.0	59.0	75.0	70.0	63.0	82.0	80.0	29.0	43.0	54.0	95.0	100.0		78.0	$11,021	$1,101	$9,920
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	515 13th Ave W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 209-7540	504	38	13.4	78.0%	42 (8.3%)	176 (34.9%)	257 (51.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.8%)	9.9	2155^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.5%		17.5	1970^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.1%	185	20.0	18.0	23.0				31.0	30.0	53.0				17.0						$15,155	$2,768	$12,388
Hola! Elementary @ Msa	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	700 Haben Blvd	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(941) 708-8770	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	47.0	37.0	43.0				58.0	60.0	53.0				37.0
Samoset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 19th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 708-6400	589	34	17.3	79.6%	97 (16.5%)	125 (21.2%)	340 (57.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	24 (4.1%)	12.6	2098^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.0%		16.4	1999^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.8%	99	17.0	33.0	19.0				33.0	55.0	28.0				22.0						$12,217	$2,541	$9,676
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-5	3500 9th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	Yes	No	No	(941) 708-6100	918	61	15.0	43.2%	484 (52.7%)	90 (9.8%)	278 (30.3%)	12 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.7%)	68	682^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	69.8%		69.4	641^st of 2240 public elementary schools	71.4%	41	67.0	57.0	64.0				68.0	70.0	59.0				53.0						$9,900	$00	$9,900
Ballard Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	912 18th St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 708-8400	400	27	14.8	82.5%	88 (22.0%)	95 (23.8%)	192 (48.0%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	24.8	1774^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.4%		18.9	1937^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.5%	163	35.0	34.0	47.0				46.0	38.0	43.0				46.0						$13,565	$2,581	$10,984
Manatee Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4550 30th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 465-4296	526	39	13.4	73.4%	90 (17.1%)	117 (22.2%)	289 (54.9%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.4%)	14.1	2062^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	8.6%		19.1	1931^st of 2240 public elementary schools	13.8%	131	19.0	45.0	31.0	37.0	41.0	44.0	32.0	47.0	24.0	26.0	35.0	50.0	31.0	27.0	63.0	64.0	79.0	66.0	$9,991	$1,754	$8,238
Blackburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3904 17th St E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 723-4800	551	42	13.2	78.2%	137 (24.9%)	136 (24.7%)	241 (43.7%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.1%)	25.5	1753^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	22.3%		34.1	1492^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	33.4%	261	38.0	40.0	36.0				57.0	42.0	46.0				28.0						$13,714	$2,320	$11,394

Frequently Asked Questions about Manatee Elementary School

How many students attend Manatee Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 525 students attended Manatee Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Manatee Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Martha B. King Middle School
High : Manatee High School

What is the racial makeup of Manatee Elementary School?

Students at Manatee Elementary School are 57% Hispanic, 33% African American, 7% White, 3% Two or more races.

Is Manatee Elementary School a good school?

Manatee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.9% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Manatee Elementary School in?

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