Top Rankings
Manatee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 69 public elementary schools serving 37,225 students in Manatee School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Manatee School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
80 Schools
3,448 Schools
# Students
50,248 Students
2,014,261 Students
# Teachers
2,928 Teachers
121,839 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Manatee School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
# American Indian Students
54 Students
5,213 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,028 Students
54,581 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18,046 Students
717,639 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
36%
# Black Students
6,396 Students
430,351 Students
% Black Students
13%
21%
# White Students
22,348 Students
718,196 Students
% White Students
44%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
53 Students
3,439 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,323 Students
84,912 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,229
54,476
# Students in K Grade:
3,584
198,615
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,591
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,646
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,092
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,728
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,644
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,755
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,771
210,248
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,183
217,003
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,004
21,631
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,074
20,624
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,569
18,680
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,378
19,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,789 is higher than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,317 is higher than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$643 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$619 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,789
$12,135
Spending / Student
$12,317
$11,783
Best Manatee School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1607 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Gene Witt Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Rye Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 741-3628
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 741-3628
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #33.
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Grades: 6-12
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Robert Willis Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14705 The Masters Ave
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 316-8245
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 316-8245
Grades: PK-5
| 780 students
Rank: #55.
Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6325 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8165
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8165
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #66.
Anna Maria Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Gulf Dr
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #77.
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3404 Fort Hamer Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #88.
B.d. Gullett Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12125 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-2607
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-2607
Grades: PK-5
| 1,280 students
Rank: #99.
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6615 Greenbrook Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #1010.
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7905 15th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1111.
Tara Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 Linger Lodge Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #1212.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9515 E State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #1313.
William Monroe Rowlett For Arts And Communication
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3500 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Grades: K-5
| 915 students
Rank: #1414.
Rowlett Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 30th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #1515.
Braden River Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6125 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7012
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7012
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1616.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Grades: PK-8
| 892 students
Rank: #1717.
Virgil Mills Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 771 students
Rank: #1818.
Dr Mona Jain Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12205 44th Ave
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Grades: 6-8
| 1,062 students
Rank: #1919.
Carlos E. Haile Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Fl 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #2020.
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8610 115th Ave E
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Grades: PK-5
| 914 students
Rank: #2121.
Palma Sola Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6806 5th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #2222.
Myakka City Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37205 Manatee Ave
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 708-5515
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 708-5515
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #2323.
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3300
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #2424.
Buffalo Creek Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7320 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 1,250 students
Rank: #2525.
Parrish Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8605 Erie Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #2626.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9275 49th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Grades: PK-8
| 646 students
Rank: #2727.
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3415 Tallevast Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #2828.
Team Success A School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Grades: K-12
| 1,163 students
Rank: #2929.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3904 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #3030.
Manatee School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #3131.
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Grades: 1-12
| 179 students
Rank: #3232.
Braden River Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6215 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Grades: 6-8
| 913 students
Rank: #3333.
Access To Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6423 9th Street E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-6550
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-6550
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Rank: #3434.
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1415 29th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #3535.
William H. Bashaw Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3515 57th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3307
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3307
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
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