Robert H. Prine Elementary School

Summary:

Robert H. Prine Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bradenton, Florida, serving 744 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Manatee School District.

Despite the district's 3-star rating, Robert H. Prine Elementary faces significant challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.6% to 41.2% over the past 5 years, which is much higher than the state and district averages. Academically, the school's test scores are consistently below district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 32-56% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 51-63% for the district and 53-60% for the state. As a result, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Florida elementary schools, between 1619 and 1951 out of over 2,000 schools over the past 8 years.

Interestingly, the school's demographics have shifted, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in Hispanic students. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.77% to 74.73% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. When compared to nearby schools like Palma Sola Elementary School, Robert H. Prine Elementary consistently underperforms on key metrics, suggesting that addressing the school's high poverty rates and attendance issues may be crucial to improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3801 Southern Pkwy W
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 751-7006

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1834^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,213

Students who attend Robert H. Prine Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

W. D. Sugg Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 744

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.6%

White:

24.9%

African American:

17.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Robert H. Prine Elementary School ranks worse than 81.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 32^nd among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.6. (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 Student population at Robert H. Prine Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.6%), White (24.9%), African American (17.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert H. Prine Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 19^th best among 41 elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Robert H. Prine Elementary School employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert H. Prine Elementary School is $12,213, which is the 21^st highest among 41 elementary schools in the Manatee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Robert H. Prine 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 Robert H. Prine Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	40.45	1040^th	1688	38.4%
2007	39.43	1149^th	1786	35.7%
2008	48.60	964^th	1789	46.1%
2009	49.78	989^th	1847	46.5%
2010	29.17	1450^th	1919	24.4%
2011	31.82	1450^th	1985	27.0%
2012	28.90	1468^th	1984	26.0%
2013	37.35	1291^st	2029	36.4%
2014	25.28	1624^th	2064	21.3%
2016	20.91	1713^th	2087	17.9%
2017	17.21	1857^th	2112	12.1%
2018	18.72	1815^th	2118	14.3%
2019	15.48	1951^st	2182	10.6%
2021	28.12	1621^st	2247	27.9%
2022	27.79	1619^th	2219	27.0%
2023	22.70	1808^th	2240	19.3%
2024	22.60	1834^th	2256	18.7%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Robert H. Prine Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	651	54	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	716
1989	653	58	7	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	727
1990	697	62	7	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	777
1991	711	66	10	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	800
1992	602	68	12	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	698
1993	577	69	11	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	669
1994	553	82	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
1995	583	78	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	682
1996	583	78	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	682
1997	571	76	11	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	684
1998	599	74	12	99	5	n/a	n/a	0	789
1999	586	58	14	98	1	n/a	n/a	0	757
2000	587	64	16	117	2	n/a	n/a	0	786
2001	583	63	15	128	4	n/a	n/a	0	793
2002	513	59	12	162	2	n/a	n/a	0	748
2003	513	59	12	162	2	n/a	n/a	0	748
2004	497	93	7	187	2	n/a	n/a	0	786
2005	452	99	7	207	2	n/a	n/a	0	767
2006	493	106	5	268	2	n/a	n/a	0	874
2007	408	103	7	264	2	n/a	n/a	62	846
2008	348	102	8	224	1	n/a	n/a	55	738
2009	356	120	10	229	1	n/a	n/a	54	770
2010	343	73	10	240	0	n/a	n/a	45	711
2011	343	106	9	313	0	0	18	0	789
2012	329	120	9	314	2	0	19	0	793
2013	325	105	4	309	1	0	27	0	771
2014	344	126	7	340	2	0	32	0	851
2015	318	131	8	353	1	0	41	0	852
2016	267	114	10	359	1	0	41	0	792
2017	240	102	8	412	1	0	30	0	793
2018	274	127	9	362	0	2	30	0	804
2019	245	130	7	359	0	0	20	0	761
2020	235	124	3	350	0	1	22	0	735
2021	205	112	3	377	0	0	26	0	723
2022	204	131	3	363	0	0	33	0	734
2023	185	129	3	391	0	0	36	0	744

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 Robert H. Prine Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	716	39.0	18.3	31.4
1989	727	41.0	17.7	35.4
1990	777	42.0	18.5	37.5
1991	800	42.0	19.0	36.5
1992	698	37.0	18.8	29.9
1993	669	35.0	19.1	31.1
1994	655	37.0	17.7	35
1995	682	37.0	18.4	35.2
1996	682	37.0	18.4	35.2
1997	684	38.0	18.0	37.4
1998	789	41.0	19.2	41.4
1999	757	42.0	18.0	56.1
2000	786	44.0	17.9	55.9
2001	793	45.0	17.6	50.2
2002	748	46.0	16.3	54.5
2003	748	46.0	16.3	54.5
2004	786	47.0	16.7	60.2
2005	767	51.0	15.0	76
2006	874	49.0	17.8	67.3
2007	846	51.0	16.6	72.4
2008	738	51.0	14.5	77.6
2009	770	48.5	16.7	77.7
2010	711	45.0	15.8	76.7
2011	789	50.0	15.7	76.6
2012	793	56.0	14.1	78.2
2013	771	55.0	14.0	80.8
2014	851	52.0	16.3	82.7
2015	852	57.0	14.9	100
2016	792	54.0	14.6	72.6
2017	793	54.0	14.6	74.4
2018	804	57.0	14.1	77.5
2019	761	49.0	15.5	72.4
2020	735	45.0	16.3	66
2021	723	42.0	17.2	67.8
2022	734	48.0	15.2	68.4
2023	744	51.0	14.5	74.7

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 Robert H. Prine Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	716	39.0	18.3	31.4
1989	727	41.0	17.7	35.4
1990	777	42.0	18.5	37.5
1991	800	42.0	19.0	36.5
1992	698	37.0	18.8	29.9
1993	669	35.0	19.1	31.1
1994	655	37.0	17.7	35
1995	682	37.0	18.4	35.2
1996	682	37.0	18.4	35.2
1997	684	38.0	18.0	37.4
1998	789	41.0	19.2	41.4
1999	757	42.0	18.0	56.1
2000	786	44.0	17.9	55.9
2001	793	45.0	17.6	50.2
2002	748	46.0	16.3	54.5
2003	748	46.0	16.3	54.5
2004	786	47.0	16.7	60.2
2005	767	51.0	15.0	76
2006	874	49.0	17.8	67.3
2007	846	51.0	16.6	72.4
2008	738	51.0	14.5	77.6
2009	770	48.5	16.7	77.7
2010	711	45.0	15.8	76.7
2011	789	50.0	15.7	76.6
2012	793	56.0	14.1	78.2
2013	771	55.0	14.0	80.8
2014	851	52.0	16.3	82.7
2015	852	57.0	14.9	100
2016	792	54.0	14.6	72.6
2017	793	54.0	14.6	74.4
2018	804	57.0	14.1	77.5
2019	761	49.0	15.5	72.4
2020	735	45.0	16.3	66
2021	723	42.0	17.2	67.8
2022	734	48.0	15.2	68.4
2023	744	51.0	14.5	74.7

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 Robert H. Prine Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,426 (14.5%)	$8,419 (85.5%)	$9,845
2019	$1,475 (14.6%)	$8,636 (85.4%)	$10,111
2020	$1,170 (11.7%)	$8,850 (88.3%)	$10,020
2021	$1,346 (13.6%)	$8,529 (86.4%)	$9,875
2022	$2,038 (18.3%)	$9,120 (81.7%)	$11,158
2023	$2,239 (18.3%)	$9,974 (81.7%)	$12,213

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert H. Prine Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1951^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1808^th of 2240 Elementary schools	8.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Robert H. Prine Elementary School)	31	29	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	51	46	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Robert H. Prine Elementary School)	37	52	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	60	59	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Robert H. Prine Elementary School)	41	30	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	56	55	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Robert H. Prine Elementary School)	44	44
4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	65	65
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Robert H. Prine Elementary School)	33	46	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	52	57	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Robert H. Prine Elementary School)	50	48	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	60	63	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Robert H. Prine Elementary School)	26	24	2%
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	761	744	2.2%
African American	130	129	0.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	3	57.1%
Hispanic	359	391	8.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	245	185	24.5%
Two or More Races	20	36	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.4%	74.7%	2.3%

Schools Near Robert H. Prine 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Robert H. Prine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3801 Southern Pkwy W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 751-7006	744	51	14.5	74.7%	185 (24.9%)	129 (17.3%)	391 (52.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.8%)	22.6	1834^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.7%		22.7	1808^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.3%	26	39.0	35.0	32.0	56.0	49.0	35.0	23.0	$12,213	$2,239	$9,974
Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences	Public, Charter	K-5	3700 32nd St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 755-5012	130	11	11.8	73.1%	71 (54.6%)	9 (6.9%)	43 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)	20.1	1897^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.9%		21.3	1858^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.1%	39	43.0	27.0		50.0	27.0			$11,127	$551	$10,577
H. S. Moody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5425 38th Ave W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 741-3170	606	41	14.7	72.6%	150 (24.8%)	99 (16.3%)	322 (53.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.4%)	21.5	1869^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.2%		22.5	1814^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.0%	55	35.0	35.0	22.0	55.0	51.0	39.0	24.0	$11,540	$1,980	$9,561
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 43rd St W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3300	614	39	15.7	66.4%	290 (47.2%)	64 (10.4%)	202 (32.9%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (7.7%)	46.4	1188^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.3%		31.7	1561^st of 2240 public elementary schools	30.3%	373	46.0	44.0	48.0	73.0	57.0	54.0	44.0	$11,569	$1,666	$9,903
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
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
Sea Breeze Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3601 71st St W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 741-3190	499	34	14.6	74.1%	186 (37.3%)	98 (19.6%)	166 (33.3%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.8%)	37.1	1427^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.7%		37.3	1408^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.1%	19	45.0	36.0	50.0	61.0	51.0	50.0	39.0	$13,097	$2,059	$11,037
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
Bayshore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6120 26th St W	Bradenton	34207	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 751-7000	701	46	15.2	71.5%	189 (27.0%)	83 (11.8%)	373 (53.2%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.6%)	22.3	1838^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.5%		21.6	1849^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.5%	11	30.0	43.0	33.0	46.0	52.0	37.0	31.0	$11,719	$2,118	$9,602
Palma Sola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6806 5th Ave NW	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3179	434	30	14.4	56.5%	275 (63.4%)	25 (5.8%)	78 (18.0%)	18 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.5%)	82.4	348^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.6%		84.4	302^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	86.5%	46	67.0	60.0	73.0	75.0	71.0	81.0	77.0	$13,296	$1,044	$12,251

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Is Robert H. Prine Elementary School a good school?

Robert H. Prine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Robert H. Prine Elementary School?

Students at Robert H. Prine Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 25% White, 17% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Robert H. Prine Elementary School in?

Manatee

How many students attend Robert H. Prine Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 744 students attended Robert H. Prine Elementary School.

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Students who attend Robert H. Prine Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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