At a glance
Reported students
1,700
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
704.5
Manatee Academy K-8: 1,700 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,531
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94.52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Manatee Academy K-8
Manatee Academy K-8 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Port St Lucie. It is one of 56 current school records connected to St. Lucie. NCES reports 1,700 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (35.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.5%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Manatee Academy K-8
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.3%
- Hispanic29.5%
- Black35.8%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in St. Lucie
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oak Hammock K-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,727 reported students
St. Lucie West K-8 School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,662 reported students
West Gate K-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,639 reported students
Palm Pointe K8 School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,597 reported students
Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,413 reported students
Allapattah Flats K-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,347 reported students
Public schools near Manatee Academy K-8
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Academy Bethany Elementary · Charter · St. Lucie | KG–05 | 527 | 1.1 mi |
| St. Lucie West K-8 School Elementary · St. Lucie | KG–08 | 1,662 | 1.1 mi |
| Oak Hammock K-8 School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–08 | 1,727 | 1.6 mi |
| Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie Elementary · Charter · St. Lucie | PK–08 | 1,413 | 1.9 mi |
| Bayshore Elementary School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–05 | 879 | 2 mi |
| West Gate K-8 School Elementary · St. Lucie | PK–08 | 1,639 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Manatee Academy K-8
What grades does Manatee Academy K-8 serve?
Manatee Academy K-8 reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Lucie.
How many students attend Manatee Academy K-8?
Manatee Academy K-8 reported 1,700 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,531 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Manatee Academy K-8?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 1,700 students and 92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Manatee Academy K-8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Manatee Academy K-8 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Lucie attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Manatee Academy K-8 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Manatee Academy K-8 in?
Manatee Academy K-8 is part of St. Lucie, based in Port St Lucie, FL, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Manatee Academy K-8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Somerset Academy Bethany (1.1 mi), St. Lucie West K-8 School (1.1 mi), Oak Hammock K-8 School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.