Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Manatee Elementary School

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

2049^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 9% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Manatee Elementary School in Bradenton, FL, is a public school serving 488 students in grades PK-5 within the Manatee County School District, where over 85% of students come from a high-poverty community.

The most critical challenge facing Manatee Elementary is its exceptionally high chronic absenteeism rate of 39.1%, which is far worse than nearby schools like Palmetto Elementary School (22.5%) and William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication (15.0%). This attendance crisis is likely a primary driver of the school's persistently low academic performance, as it has ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools for years. For example, only 12% of 5th graders were proficient in math in 2025-2026, compared to 61% district-wide and 78% at James Tillman Elementary Magnet School. While the school spends $14,542 per student—more than several higher-performing nearby schools—the results remain low, suggesting that resources need to be better directed to overcome non-academic barriers.

There is a glimmer of hope: 6th-grade math proficiency was reported at 91%, a massive outlier that could point to a successful intervention worth replicating. Additionally, the school's state ranking improved slightly from the 4th percentile to the 9th percentile, though it remains in the bottom tier. Manatee Elementary shares similar struggles with G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary, located just 1.45 miles away, which also has very high absenteeism (39.7%) and low rankings. This suggests that a coordinated, community-wide effort may be needed to address the root causes of these challenges in this area of the district.

488

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,542

Per pupil spending ?

85.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1609 6th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208

(941) 741-3319

District: Manatee

Students who attend Manatee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Martha B. King Middle School
High:	Manatee High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.1%

African American:

32.4%

White:

3.1%

See top rated Florida elementary schools

Compare Manatee Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 6th percentile in 2016 → 9th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (39% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (9th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (39% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg60%

Florida avg62%

2,049^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 9%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Florida Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

39^th of 41Elementary Schools in the Manatee

40^th of 70Manatee among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	14.6	2049 of 2240	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	9.2	2164 of 2258	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	11.1	2124 of 2256	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	7.8	2176 of 2240	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	10.4	2093 of 2219	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	16.1	1951 of 2247	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.7	1851 of 2182	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	9.6	2005 of 2118	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	6.5	2048 of 2112	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	10.2	1962 of 2087	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	21.7	1719 of 2064	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	17.1	1794 of 2029	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	6.8	1922 of 1984	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	19.1	1707 of 1985	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	14.6	1732 of 1919	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	11.2	1722 of 1847	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	12.0	1658 of 1789	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	12.1	1651 of 1786	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	32.5	1179 of 1688	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math45%-18 vs state

Science41%-19 vs state

English Language Arts33%-27 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Manatee Elementary School and help other families decide.

Rate Manatee Elementary School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Manatee Elementary School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1609 6th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 741-3319	488	33	14.7	85.5%	15 (3.1%)	158 (32.4%)	298 (61.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	14.6	2049^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.5%		9.2	2164^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.2%	115	31.0	35.0	34.0				44.0	51.0	12.0	91.0			41.0						$14,542	$1,947	$12,596
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2121 26th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 741-3344	844	57	14.8	69.3%	224 (26.5%)	175 (20.7%)	377 (44.7%)	24 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.1%)	47.5	1209^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.0%		63.7	787^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.1%	422	55.0	64.0	58.0	60.0	71.0	69.0	65.0	67.0	50.0	77.0	42.0	82.0	42.0	64.0	87.0	100.0		78.0	$12,891	$779	$12,112
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	515 13th Ave W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 209-7540	472	38	12.4	75.0%	37 (7.8%)	143 (30.3%)	270 (57.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	9.1	2154^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.8%		6.1	2207^th of 2258 public elementary schools	2.3%	53	28.0	24.0	25.0				41.0	46.0	50.0				24.0						$17,755	$2,303	$15,453
Hola! Elementary @ Msa	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	700 Haben Blvd	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(941) 708-8770	551	36	15.3	29.0%	124 (22.5%)	54 (9.8%)	347 (63.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	31.4	1639^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.8%		30.1	1643^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	27.2%	4	61.0	49.0	47.0				55.0	57.0	47.0				46.0						$10,222	$00	$10,222
Samoset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 19th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 708-6400	544	39	13.9	81.1%	63 (11.6%)	111 (20.4%)	345 (63.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (3.9%)	32.3	1610^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.1%		14.7	2044^th of 2258 public elementary schools	9.5%	434	44.0	37.0	39.0				78.0	46.0	60.0	100.0			44.0						$14,066	$2,454	$11,612
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-5	3500 9th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	Yes	No	No	(941) 708-6100	917	60	15.2	47.4%	472 (51.5%)	82 (8.9%)	304 (33.2%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (5.5%)	57.4	949^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.6%		54.9	991^st of 2258 public elementary schools	56.1%	42	68.0	50.0	72.0				67.0	53.0	66.0	100.0			63.0						$10,831	$400	$10,432
Ballard Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	912 18th St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 708-8400	421	30	14.0	76.2%	75 (17.8%)	107 (25.4%)	199 (47.3%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.7%)	12.2	2097^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.4%		19.5	1926^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.7%	171	29.0	25.0	47.0				40.0	43.0	33.0	94.0			33.0						$15,311	$2,047	$13,265
Manatee Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4550 30th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 465-4296	619	38	16.2	51.2%	104 (16.8%)	115 (18.6%)	371 (59.9%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.7%)	24.2	1809^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.2%		24.5	1793^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	20.6%	16	46.0	43.0	45.0	40.0	45.0	54.0	65.0	47.0	45.0	41.0	33.0	32.0	55.0	28.0	83.0		83.0	77.0	$9,323	$379	$8,944
Blackburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3904 17th St E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 723-4800	452	34	13.4	79.6%	91 (20.1%)	120 (26.5%)	212 (46.9%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	16.4	2011^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.2%		16.2	2006^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.2%	5	30.0	43.0	29.0				51.0	51.0	51.0				38.0						$16,274	$2,005	$14,269
Palmetto Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1540 10th St W	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 723-4822	519	37	14.0	75.3%	92 (17.7%)	60 (11.6%)	336 (64.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	37.1	1475^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.2%		39.6	1372^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	39.2%	103	40.0	48.0	52.0				45.0	67.0	69.0	100.0			60.0						$15,274	$2,378	$12,896

Frequently Asked Questions about Manatee Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Manatee Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Manatee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martha B. King Middle School
High : Manatee High School

How many students attend Manatee Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 488 students attended Manatee Elementary School.

What district is Manatee Elementary School in?

Manatee

Is Manatee Elementary School a good school?

Manatee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Manatee Elementary School?

Students at Manatee Elementary School are 61% Hispanic, 32% African American, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

Rate Manatee Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida Elementary School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in Bradenton, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Manatee Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.