MYAKKA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MANATEE
37205 MANATEE AVE
MYAKKA CITY, FL 34251
319 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Myakka City Elementary School is a rural, community-focused public school located in the heart of Manatee County, Florida. As the only elementary school in the Myakka City area, it serves as a central hub for families in this agricultural region, fostering a tight-knit environment where staff, students, and parents often share deep ties to the local community. The school is known for its relatively small size, which allows for a more personalized educational experience and a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes individual student growth and character development.

Academically, the school operates under the Manatee County School District, adhering to state standards while often incorporating the unique character of its surroundings into its culture. Because of its location in a historic farming community, the school frequently emphasizes hands-on learning and environmental stewardship, reflecting the rural lifestyle of the Myakka region. With a commitment to preparing students for middle school success, Myakka City Elementary balances traditional academic rigor with a nurturing environment designed to help every child feel like a valued member of the "Myakka family."
319
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    202 (63.3%)
  • Hispanic
    104 (32.6%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.3%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
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: MANATEE
Phone: (941)708-5515
Website: http://www.manateeschools.net/myakka
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 192
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 15
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 68
Gender Ratio