MANATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(239)694-2097

man.leeschools.net/

728 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Manatee Elementary School, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is part of the School District of Lee County. The school serves a diverse student population in the Tice community, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Their mission is generally centered on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and the development of essential social and emotional skills.

Beyond standard academics, Manatee Elementary often integrates technology into the classroom to prepare students for the demands of the digital age. The school frequently emphasizes community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration as key pillars for student success. Through various extracurricular activities and school initiatives, the staff strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated to achieve their full potential within the Lee County public school system.

728

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	610
Black	50
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
610 (83.8%)
White
51 (7.0%)
Black
50 (6.9%)
Two or More
14 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)694-2097
Website:	http://man.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	728
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 161

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MANATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	112
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	126
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	161

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MANATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	346	47.5%
Male	382	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)