Sea Breeze Elementary School

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Sea Breeze Elementary School ranks 1427 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sea Breeze Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bradenton, Florida, serving 499 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Manatee School District, which is ranked 34 out of 68 districts in Florida and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Sea Breeze Elementary has a diverse student population, with 37.27% White, 19.64% African American, 33.27% Hispanic, 2% Asian, and 7.82% two or more races. However, the school has faced challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 18.7% in 2018-2019 to 30.4% in 2022-2023. Academically, Sea Breeze's performance is generally lower than the district and state averages, with its 5th-grade science proficiency rate at 39% compared to the district's 49% and the state's 53%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Ida M. Stewart Elementary School, which has a student population that is 81.59% White, Sea Breeze underperforms in academic measures. Additionally, Sea Breeze's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 976 out of 2,087 Florida elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 1,427 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 74.15% in 2022-2023, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to the observed academic and attendance issues.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3601 71st St W
Bradenton, FL 34209

(941) 741-3190

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1427^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,097

Students who attend Sea Breeze Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	W. D. Sugg Middle School
High:	Bayshore High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 499

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.3%

Hispanic:

33.3%

African American:

19.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sea Breeze Elementary School ranks worse than 63.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 24^th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.08. (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 Sea Breeze Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.3%), Hispanic (33.3%), African American (19.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sea Breeze Elementary School is 14.6, which is the 21^st best among 41 elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Sea Breeze Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sea Breeze Elementary School is $13,097, which is the 13^th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Manatee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sea Breeze 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 Sea Breeze Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	39.02	1066^th	1688	36.8%
2007	41.92	1100^th	1786	38.4%
2008	45.98	1027^th	1789	42.6%
2009	42.96	1128^th	1847	38.9%
2010	40.80	1220^th	1919	36.4%
2011	42.91	1205^th	1985	39.3%
2012	40.60	1208^th	1984	39.1%
2013	40.91	1206^th	2029	40.6%
2014	48.51	1057^th	2064	48.8%
2016	53.30	976^th	2087	53.2%
2017	44.53	1181^st	2112	44.1%
2018	38.99	1323^rd	2118	37.5%
2019	34.73	1465^th	2182	32.9%
2021	40.98	1292^nd	2247	42.5%
2022	40.34	1307^th	2219	41.1%
2023	37.29	1408^th	2240	37.1%
2024	37.08	1427^th	2256	36.7%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sea Breeze Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	510	74	6	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	617
1993	606	69	6	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	699
1994	672	67	4	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	771
1995	668	49	6	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	759
1996	668	49	6	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	759
1997	666	28	6	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	730
1998	626	32	8	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	698
1999	584	28	5	43	7	n/a	n/a	0	667
2000	584	35	13	44	2	n/a	n/a	0	678
2001	589	40	12	40	4	n/a	n/a	0	685
2002	616	42	9	63	1	n/a	n/a	0	731
2003	616	42	9	63	1	n/a	n/a	0	731
2004	634	41	9	70	3	n/a	n/a	0	757
2005	631	49	10	83	3	n/a	n/a	0	776
2006	598	66	7	90	3	n/a	n/a	0	764
2007	455	78	11	89	1	n/a	n/a	40	674
2008	433	95	10	109	0	n/a	n/a	47	694
2009	404	90	7	87	0	n/a	n/a	37	625
2010	398	91	6	113	1	n/a	n/a	38	647
2011	370	101	5	125	1	0	31	0	633
2012	363	87	7	111	0	0	33	0	601
2013	322	108	11	119	1	0	34	0	595
2014	336	102	11	140	2	0	33	0	624
2015	345	113	15	131	2	0	31	0	637
2016	335	98	10	119	0	0	36	0	598
2017	307	112	10	158	0	0	36	0	623
2018	261	136	9	156	1	0	39	0	602
2019	267	139	9	169	0	0	42	0	626
2020	207	140	7	161	1	0	40	0	556
2021	186	131	5	152	0	1	53	0	528
2022	200	125	5	150	0	1	52	0	533
2023	186	98	10	166	0	0	39	0	499

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 Sea Breeze Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	617	31.0	19.9	30.5
1993	699	33.0	21.2	32.2
1994	771	36.0	21.4	33.3
1995	759	38.0	20.0	29.6
1996	759	38.0	20.0	29.6
1997	730	38.0	19.2	28.5
1998	698	35.0	19.9	27.5
1999	667	34.0	19.6	36.6
2000	678	35.0	19.4	35.8
2001	685	39.0	17.6	34.7
2002	731	41.0	17.8	36.8
2003	731	41.0	17.8	36.8
2004	757	41.0	18.5	33.9
2005	776	46.0	16.9	43
2006	764	45.0	17.0	43.1
2007	674	43.0	15.7	47.9
2008	694	42.0	16.5	57.5
2009	625	41.1	16.0	62.4
2010	647	37.0	17.4	68.6
2011	633	41.0	15.4	67.5
2012	601	43.0	13.9	66.7
2013	595	38.0	15.6	67.1
2014	624	40.0	15.6	70.2
2015	637	42.0	15.1	72.4
2016	598	44.0	13.5	62.5
2017	623	49.0	12.7	64.5
2018	602	47.0	12.8	66.6
2019	626	45.0	13.9	60.4
2020	556	43.0	12.9	60.6
2021	528	39.0	13.5	63.6
2022	533	37.1	14.3	67.7
2023	499	34.0	14.6	74.1

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 Sea Breeze Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	617	31.0	19.9	30.5
1993	699	33.0	21.2	32.2
1994	771	36.0	21.4	33.3
1995	759	38.0	20.0	29.6
1996	759	38.0	20.0	29.6
1997	730	38.0	19.2	28.5
1998	698	35.0	19.9	27.5
1999	667	34.0	19.6	36.6
2000	678	35.0	19.4	35.8
2001	685	39.0	17.6	34.7
2002	731	41.0	17.8	36.8
2003	731	41.0	17.8	36.8
2004	757	41.0	18.5	33.9
2005	776	46.0	16.9	43
2006	764	45.0	17.0	43.1
2007	674	43.0	15.7	47.9
2008	694	42.0	16.5	57.5
2009	625	41.1	16.0	62.4
2010	647	37.0	17.4	68.6
2011	633	41.0	15.4	67.5
2012	601	43.0	13.9	66.7
2013	595	38.0	15.6	67.1
2014	624	40.0	15.6	70.2
2015	637	42.0	15.1	72.4
2016	598	44.0	13.5	62.5
2017	623	49.0	12.7	64.5
2018	602	47.0	12.8	66.6
2019	626	45.0	13.9	60.4
2020	556	43.0	12.9	60.6
2021	528	39.0	13.5	63.6
2022	533	37.1	14.3	67.7
2023	499	34.0	14.6	74.1

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 Sea Breeze Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,025 (10.1%)	$9,088 (89.9%)	$10,113
2019	$1,073 (9.7%)	$9,933 (90.3%)	$11,006
2020	$1,435 (11.6%)	$10,962 (88.4%)	$12,397
2021	$1,338 (11.5%)	$10,296 (88.5%)	$11,633
2022	$2,164 (17.0%)	$10,548 (83.0%)	$12,713
2023	$2,059 (15.7%)	$11,037 (84.3%)	$13,097

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sea Breeze 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 1465^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1408^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sea Breeze Elementary School)	43	36	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	51	46	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sea Breeze Elementary School)	60	55	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	60	59	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sea Breeze Elementary School)	47	52	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	56	55	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sea Breeze Elementary School)	51	60	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	65	65
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sea Breeze Elementary School)	46	44	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	52	57	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sea Breeze Elementary School)	56	49	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	60	63	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sea Breeze Elementary School)	42	47	5%
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	626	499	20.3%
African American	139	98	29.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	10	11.1%
Hispanic	169	166	1.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	267	186	30.3%
Two or More Races	42	39	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.4%	74.1%	13.8%

Schools Near Sea Breeze 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7905 15th Ave NW	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3176	391	26	15.2	34.3%	319 (81.6%)	6 (1.5%)	43 (11.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	17 (4.3%)	93.9	74^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.7%		94.2	59^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.4%	15	80.0	86.0	85.0	80.0	85.0	83.0	81.0	$13,733	$1,175	$12,558
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sea Breeze Elementary School

How many students attend Sea Breeze Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 499 students attended Sea Breeze Elementary School.

What district is Sea Breeze Elementary School in?

Manatee

What schools do graduates of Sea Breeze Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sea Breeze Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : W. D. Sugg Middle School
High : Bayshore High School

What is the racial makeup of Sea Breeze Elementary School?

Students at Sea Breeze Elementary School are 37% White, 33% Hispanic, 20% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Sea Breeze Elementary School a good school?

Sea Breeze Elementary School ranks 1427^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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