Manatee Bay Elementary School

19200 Manatee Isles Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,043 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manatee Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,043 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 5% in FL
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manatee Bay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Manatee Bay Elementary School's student population of 1,043 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,043 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Manatee Bay Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manatee Bay Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#134 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
83%
52%
83%
52%
67%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
59%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manatee Bay Elementary School's ranking?
Manatee Bay Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Manatee Bay Elementary School often compared to?
Manatee Bay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Everglades Elementary School, Gator Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Manatee Bay Elementary School?
1,043 students attend Manatee Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Manatee Bay Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manatee Bay Elementary School?
Manatee Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Manatee Bay Elementary School offer ?
Manatee Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manatee Bay Elementary School part of?
Manatee Bay Elementary School is part of Broward School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,043 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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