Serving 914 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barbara A Harvey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 914 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School's student population of 914 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
914 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara A Harvey Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#711 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
7%
21%
White
66%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara A Harvey Elementary School's ranking?
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School is ranked #711 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Barbara A Harvey Elementary School often compared to?
Barbara A Harvey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School, Parrish Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Barbara A Harvey Elementary School?
914 students attend Barbara A Harvey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Barbara A Harvey Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara A Harvey Elementary School?
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Barbara A Harvey Elementary School offer ?
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barbara A Harvey Elementary School part of?
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.
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