MANATEE

Florida · Public School District

Schools

50,487

Students

$13,252

Per-Pupil Spend

-8% nat'l

53.0%

Free Lunch Rate

≈ nat'l avg

85.4%

Graduation Rate

≈ nat'l avg

District Overview

MANATEE is a public school district in Florida serving 50,487 students across 80 schools. It includes 43 elementary, 12 middle, 13 high schools, among them 13 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 85.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,252 is near the national average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (80)

Elementary Schools43 schools

School	Grades	Students
ANNA MARIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	190
ANNIE LUCY WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	798
B.D. GULLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,121
BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	400
BARBARA A HARVEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,069
BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	701
BLACKBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	551
BLANCHE H. DAUGHTREY ELEMENTARY	PK–05	758
BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	568
FLORINE J ABEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	488
FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	574
G D ROGERS GARDEN- BULLOCK ELEMENTARY	PK–05	504
GENE WITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	689
GILBERT W MCNEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	678
H. S. MOODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	606
IDA M. STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	391
IMAGINE CHARTER AT LAKEWOOD RANCHCharter	PK–08	550
IMAGINE CHARTER SCHOOL AT NORTH MANATEECharter	PK–08	682
JAMES TILLMAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL	PK–05	520
JESSIE P. MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	614
JUST FOR GIRLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	43
LOUISE R JOHNSON K-8 SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES	PK–08	936
MANATEE CHARTER SCHOOLCharter	KG–08	526
MANATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	525
MANATEE SCHOOL OF ARTS/SCIENCESCharter	PK–06	130
MARJORIE G. KINNAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	516
MYAKKA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	309
ONECO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	596
PALM VIEW K-8 SCHOOL	PK–08	653
PALMA SOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	434
PALMETTO CHARTER SCHOOLCharter	PK–08	418
PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	570
PARRISH CHARTER ACADEMYCharter	KG–06	565
ROBERT H. PRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	744
ROBERT WILLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	765
SAMOSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	589
SCH OFACADEMIC & BEHAVIORAL LEARNING EXC (SABLE) GRADE CODE	PK–08	13
SEA BREEZE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	499
TARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	559
VIRGIL MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	818
VISIBLE MEN ACADEMYCharter	KG–05	63
WILLIAM H. BASHAW ELEMENTARY	PK–05	684
WILLIAM MONROE ROWLETT ACADEMY FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONCharter	KG–05	918

Middle Schools12 schools

School	Grades	Students
BRADEN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	810
BUFFALO CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,127
CARLOS E. HAILE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	737
DR MONA JAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	994
ELECTA LEE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	759
JUST FOR GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	28
LINCOLN MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	413
MARTHA B. KING MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	848
OASIS MIDDLE SCHOOLCharter	06–08	45
R. DAN NOLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	760
ROWLETT MIDDLE ACADEMYCharter	06–08	671
W. D. SUGG MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,010

High Schools13 schools

School	Grades	Students
AMIKIDS MANATEE	06–12	26
BAYSHORE HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,435
BRADEN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,774
LAKEWOOD RANCH HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,435
MANATEE HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,983
MANATEE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTSCharter	06–12	1,968
MANATEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE	09–12	0
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS	06–12	55
PALMETTO HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,100
PARRISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,017
SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,716
STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA COLLEGIATE SCHOOLCharter	06–12	492
THE PORT ACADEMY	09–12	13

Other Schools12 schools

School	Grades	Students
ACCESS TO EDUCATION	03–12	42
EASTER SEALS	PK–12	12
HORIZONS ACADEMY	PK–12	454
HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION	KG–12	0
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER	02–12	61
MANATEE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY-HEAD START	PK–PK	2
MANATEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	KG–12	13
MANATEE VIRTUAL SCHOOL ( VIRTUAL FRANCHISE)	01–12	53
PALMSHORES BEHAVIOR HEALTH CENTER	02–12	81
PINNACLE ACADEMY INC.	PK–12	1
SELBY PRESCHOOL	PK–PK	5
TEAM SUCCESS A SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCECharter	KG–12	1,222

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,252Near national avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

26%

58%

State

25.8%

Local (property tax)

58.3%

Federal

15.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (58%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

50,487

Students

53%

Free Lunch

$13K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate85.4%

Opportunity Score42/100

StateFlorida →

School Rankings

Best Elementary Schools Best Middle Schools Best High Schools

Strengths & Considerations

Range of school options

With 80 schools including 13 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MANATEE?

MANATEE has 80 public schools, serving a total of 50,487 students.

What is the graduation rate for MANATEE?

The graduation rate is 85.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.

How much does MANATEE spend per student?

MANATEE spends $13,252 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MANATEE?

53% of students in MANATEE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in MANATEE?

Yes — 13 of the 80 schools in MANATEE are charter schools.

What grade levels does MANATEE serve?

MANATEE serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for MANATEE?

The median opportunity score across schools in MANATEE is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.