Manatee Community Action Agency-head Start serves 12 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manatee Community Action Agency-head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Manatee Community Action Agency-head Start's student population of 12 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Manatee Community Action Agency-head Start is 0.69, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
42%
21%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Manatee Community Action Agency-head Start?
12 students attend Manatee Community Action Agency-head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Manatee Community Action Agency-head Start students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manatee Community Action Agency-head Start?
Manatee Community Action Agency-head Start has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Manatee Community Action Agency-head Start offer ?
Manatee Community Action Agency-head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manatee Community Action Agency-head Start part of?
Manatee Community Action Agency-head Start is part of Manatee School District.
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