Manatee Elementary School

Q: Is Manatee Elementary School a good school?

Manatee Elementary School ranks 451 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Manatee Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lake Worth, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,228 students. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manatee Elementary School consistently outperforms the Palm Beach district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math for grades 3-5. For example, in 5th grade ELA, Manatee had 75% proficiency compared to 57% for Palm Beach and 55% for Florida. The school has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 20% of Florida elementary schools, and has a diverse student population with a racial makeup that is more diverse than many nearby schools. However, the school has seen a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.4% in 2019-2020 to 15.7% in 2022-2023.

When comparing Manatee Elementary to nearby schools, such as Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm and Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach, both public charter schools in the same district, Manatee stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher academic proficiency rates across ELA and Math assessments. Manatee Elementary School has maintained a strong academic performance over the years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years before dropping to a 4-star rating in the most recent school year, which is still a testament to the school's effective teaching practices and student-centered approach.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7001 Charleston Shores Blvd
Lake Worth, FL 33467

(561) 357-1800

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
451^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,538

Students who attend Manatee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Christa McAuliffe Middle School
High:	Park Vista Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 1,228

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.3%

Hispanic:

29.6%

African American:

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manatee Elementary School ranks better than 80% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 30^th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.4. (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 Manatee Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.3%), Hispanic (29.6%), African American (12.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manatee Elementary School is 16.1. 82 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Manatee Elementary School employs 76 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manatee Elementary School is $11,538. 108 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st 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	88.72	150^th	1688	91.1%
2007	87.74	154^th	1786	91.4%
2008	84.90	208^th	1789	88.4%
2009	88.17	140^th	1847	92.4%
2010	86.85	175^th	1919	90.9%
2011	86.68	185^th	1985	90.7%
2012	90.86	119^th	1984	94.0%
2013	90.99	129^th	2029	93.6%
2014	87.78	195^th	2064	90.6%
2016	88.56	178^th	2087	91.5%
2017	88.74	183^rd	2112	91.3%
2018	92.18	99^th	2118	95.3%
2019	85.05	287^th	2182	86.8%
2021	82.48	367^th	2247	83.7%
2022	79.78	419^th	2219	81.1%
2023	82.34	358^th	2240	84.0%
2024	78.40	451^st	2256	80.0%

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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	860	127	17	103	7	n/a	n/a	0	1114
1996	860	127	17	103	7	n/a	n/a	0	1114
1997	994	162	22	107	9	n/a	n/a	0	1294
1998	1222	187	31	135	6	n/a	n/a	0	1581
1999	1296	202	28	196	13	n/a	n/a	0	1735
2000	853	185	35	154	6	n/a	n/a	0	1233
2001	894	202	31	168	4	n/a	n/a	0	1299
2002	813	78	42	137	9	n/a	n/a	0	1079
2003	813	78	42	137	9	n/a	n/a	0	1079
2004	860	78	49	154	8	n/a	n/a	0	1149
2005	884	77	53	192	14	n/a	n/a	0	1220
2006	870	71	59	190	13	n/a	n/a	0	1203
2007	802	81	56	165	9	n/a	n/a	78	1191
2008	791	102	53	170	0	n/a	n/a	79	1195
2009	751	111	54	158	0	n/a	n/a	67	1141
2010	700	119	51	217	1	n/a	n/a	30	1118
2011	662	123	49	216	2	0	28	0	1080
2012	679	112	45	214	1	0	36	0	1087
2013	678	118	44	214	1	0	32	0	1087
2014	663	108	50	220	0	1	36	0	1078
2015	716	119	56	234	2	1	34	0	1162
2016	728	124	66	267	2	0	55	0	1242
2017	719	127	64	295	3	0	68	0	1276
2018	701	139	74	315	1	0	73	0	1303
2019	660	148	69	312	0	0	63	0	1252
2020	648	146	69	327	3	0	67	0	1260
2021	581	147	68	312	1	0	69	0	1178
2022	563	151	71	343	1	1	62	0	1192
2023	568	156	85	363	0	1	55	0	1228

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	1114	50.0	22.3	14
1996	1114	50.0	22.3	14
1997	1294	57.0	22.7	12.7
1998	1581	71.0	22.3	12.1
1999	1735	82.0	21.2	14.4
2000	1233	57.0	21.6	22.8
2001	1299	67.0	19.4	22.9
2002	1079	51.0	21.2	13.3
2003	1079	51.0	21.2	13.3
2004	1149	58.0	19.8	14.9
2005	1220	69.0	17.7	12
2006	1203	70.0	17.2	10.9
2007	1191	72.0	16.5	11.9
2008	1195	80.5	14.8	14.2
2009	1141	90.2	14.7	15.9
2010	1118	67.5	16.5	18.5
2011	1080	69.5	15.5	20.6
2012	1087	74.5	14.5	22.4
2013	1087	73.0	14.8	24.4
2014	1078	75.0	14.3	29.4
2015	1162	78.0	14.8	29.3
2016	1242	83.0	14.9	33.3
2017	1276	87.0	14.6	31.5
2018	1303	88.0	14.8	32.3
2019	1252	77.0	16.2	31.8
2020	1260	78.0	16.1	28.6
2021	1178	74.0	15.9	36.8
2022	1192	81.1	14.6	35.2
2023	1228	76.0	16.1	26.2

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	1114	50.0	22.3	14
1996	1114	50.0	22.3	14
1997	1294	57.0	22.7	12.7
1998	1581	71.0	22.3	12.1
1999	1735	82.0	21.2	14.4
2000	1233	57.0	21.6	22.8
2001	1299	67.0	19.4	22.9
2002	1079	51.0	21.2	13.3
2003	1079	51.0	21.2	13.3
2004	1149	58.0	19.8	14.9
2005	1220	69.0	17.7	12
2006	1203	70.0	17.2	10.9
2007	1191	72.0	16.5	11.9
2008	1195	80.5	14.8	14.2
2009	1141	90.2	14.7	15.9
2010	1118	67.5	16.5	18.5
2011	1080	69.5	15.5	20.6
2012	1087	74.5	14.5	22.4
2013	1087	73.0	14.8	24.4
2014	1078	75.0	14.3	29.4
2015	1162	78.0	14.8	29.3
2016	1242	83.0	14.9	33.3
2017	1276	87.0	14.6	31.5
2018	1303	88.0	14.8	32.3
2019	1252	77.0	16.2	31.8
2020	1260	78.0	16.1	28.6
2021	1178	74.0	15.9	36.8
2022	1192	81.1	14.6	35.2
2023	1228	76.0	16.1	26.2

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	$370 (4.5%)	$7,939 (95.5%)	$8,309
2019	$419 (5.2%)	$7,673 (94.8%)	$8,092
2020	$287 (3.2%)	$8,776 (96.8%)	$9,062
2021	$511 (5.2%)	$9,295 (94.8%)	$9,805
2022	$1,573 (14.1%)	$9,577 (85.9%)	$11,150
2023	$1,120 (9.7%)	$10,418 (90.3%)	$11,538

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manatee 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 287^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 358^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Elementary School)	71	75	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee Elementary School)	75	72	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Elementary School)	80	72	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee Elementary School)	81	76	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Elementary School)	80	72	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee Elementary School)	78	57	21%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Manatee Elementary School)	69	66	3%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Manatee Elementary School)	100	100
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
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	1252	1228	1.9%
African American	148	156	5.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	69	85	23.2%
Hispanic	312	363	16.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	660	568	13.9%
Two or More Races	63	55	12.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.8%	26.2%	5.6%

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 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-5	7001 Charleston Shores Blvd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 357-1800	1,228	76	16.1	26.2%	568 (46.3%)	156 (12.7%)	363 (29.6%)	85 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (4.5%)	78.4	451^st of 2256 public elementary schools	80.0%		82.3	358^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.0%	93	63.0	62.0	75.0				70.0	68.0	76.0	100.0			66.0						$11,538	$1,120	$10,418
Coral Reef Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6151 Hagen Ranch Rd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 804-3700	1,016	62	16.5	35.7%	475 (46.8%)	119 (11.7%)	329 (32.4%)	51 (5.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.9%)	79.5	419^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.4%		79.7	413^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.6%	6	70.0	64.0	72.0				73.0	64.0	68.0	100.0			67.0						$11,891	$921	$10,968
Indian Pines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6000 Oak Royal Dr	Lake Worth	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 804-3300	529	41	12.9	77.9%	27 (5.1%)	375 (70.9%)	125 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14.1	2061^st of 2256 public elementary schools	8.6%		18.7	1942^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	13.3%	119	30.0	23.0	42.0				30.0	19.0	39.0	100.0			33.0						$17,643	$3,065	$14,576
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach	Public, Charter	K-5	8600 S Jog Rd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 742-8017	245	15	16.3	34.7%	160 (65.3%)	28 (11.4%)	44 (18.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	47.4	1160^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.6%		75.5	499^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.7%	661	51.0	46.0	76.0				47.0	53.0	52.0				48.0						$10,635	$485	$10,150
Crystal Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6050 Gateway Blvd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 292-6600	788	47	16.8	37.3%	350 (44.4%)	144 (18.3%)	217 (27.5%)	33 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.5%)	76	504^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.7%		72.6	571^st of 2240 public elementary schools	74.5%	67	73.0	60.0	75.0				63.0	51.0	79.0				70.0						$12,653	$1,134	$11,518
Hidden Oaks K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	7685 S Military Trl	Lake Worth	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3800	785	51	15.3	54.5%	205 (26.1%)	327 (41.7%)	188 (23.9%)	42 (5.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.4%)	75	528^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.6%		65.5	725^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.6%	197	65.0	70.0	62.0	59.0	70.0	72.0	66.0	75.0	68.0	86.0	54.0	86.0	60.0	74.0	95.0			77.0	$12,917	$1,384	$11,533
Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm	Public, Charter	K-8	6696 S Military Tr	Lake Worth	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 209-7106	831	26	32.5	0.4%	39 (4.7%)	538 (64.7%)	214 (25.8%)	10 (1.2%)	5 (0.6%)	5 (0.6%)	20 (2.4%)	24	1795^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.4%		21.8	1843^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	17.7%	48	35.0	46.0	52.0	38.0	44.0	40.0	48.0	48.0	27.0	27.0	21.0	45.0	34.0	35.0	58.0		93.0	60.0	$9,518	$212	$9,306
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach	Public, Charter	K-8	7882 S Military Trl	Boynton Beach	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 767-4700	1,309	72	18.1	68.0%	255 (19.5%)	643 (49.1%)	311 (23.8%)	55 (4.2%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	36 (2.8%)	41.7	1302^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.3%		40	1337^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.3%	35	56.0	50.0	57.0	57.0	61.0	61.0	49.0	37.0	39.0	58.0	45.0	57.0	47.0	42.0	85.0	96.0	92.0	73.0	$10,040	$957	$9,084
Diamond View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5300 Haverhill Rd	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 304-4200	795	66	12.1	68.8%	117 (14.7%)	275 (34.6%)	349 (43.9%)	15 (1.9%)	30 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.1%)	43.3	1260^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.1%		41.8	1292^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	42.3%	32	48.0	47.0	47.0				48.0	54.0	58.0				54.0						$15,508	$2,537	$12,971
Heritage Elementary School	Public	K-5	5100 Melaleuca Ln	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 804-3200	786	54	14.5	74.9%	50 (6.4%)	105 (13.4%)	592 (75.3%)	12 (1.5%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.9%)	30	1622^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	28.1%		22.3	1822^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	18.7%	200	38.0	32.0	50.0				46.0	34.0	46.0	100.0			57.0						$14,179	$2,363	$11,817

Frequently Asked Questions about Manatee Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Manatee Elementary School?

Students at Manatee Elementary School are 46% White, 30% Hispanic, 13% African American, 7% Asian, 4% 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 : Christa McAuliffe Middle School
High : Park Vista Community High School

How many students attend Manatee Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,228 students attended Manatee Elementary School.

Is Manatee Elementary School a good school?

Manatee Elementary School ranks 451^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Manatee Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

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