Parrish Charter Academy

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Parrish Charter Academy ranks 1266 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Parrish Charter Academy is an elementary school serving grades K-6 in Parrish, Florida, with a student population of 565. The school is part of the Manatee School District, which is ranked 34 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Parrish Charter Academy consistently outperforms the Manatee district and the state of Florida in several key test score metrics, particularly in Civics/EOC (76% proficient vs. 69% district and 67% state) and 6th grade ELA (64% proficient vs. 51% district and 54% state). However, the school lags behind in 5th grade Science, where only 35% of students are proficient compared to 49% in the district and 53% statewide. The school has also seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.2% in 2019-2020 to 21.6% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average. Parrish Charter Academy has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 22.72% to 36.9% over the past three years, which is lower than many of the nearby public schools.

When compared to other charter schools in the area, Parrish Charter Academy's performance is mixed. While it outperforms Imagine Charter School At North Manatee and Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch on several test score metrics, those schools have higher chronic absenteeism rates. Parrish Charter Academy's spending per student has fluctuated, ranging from $7,965 in 2021-2022 to $11,880 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby public schools. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.6 to 18.1 over the past three years, which is lower than many of the nearby public schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

8605 Erie Rd
Parrish, FL 34219

(941) 545-6380

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1266^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,880

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 745

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.3%

Hispanic:

14.5%

African American:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Parrish Charter Academy ranks worse than 56.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 21^st among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.05. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.3%), Hispanic (14.5%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parrish Charter Academy is 16.1. 37 elementary schools in the Manatee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Parrish Charter Academy employs 46 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parrish Charter Academy is $11,880. 22 elementary schools in the Manatee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Parrish Charter Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 34^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Parrish Charter Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	57.83	920^th	2247	59.1%
2022	45.31	1186^th	2219	46.6%
2023	45.93	1190^th	2240	46.9%
2024	43.05	1266^th	2256	43.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Parrish Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	164	12	11	27	0	0	6	220
2021	246	15	13	46	1	0	15	336
2022	366	18	19	70	0	0	20	493
2023	417	23	22	78	0	1	24	565
2024	539	38	27	108	1	1	31	745

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parrish Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	220	19.0	11.5	17.3
2021	336	21.1	15.8	36.9
2022	493	27.1	18.1	22.7
2023	565	36.0	15.6	25
2024	745	46.0	16.1	27.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Parrish Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	220	19.0	11.5	17.3
2021	336	21.1	15.8	36.9
2022	493	27.1	18.1	22.7
2023	565	36.0	15.6	25
2024	745	46.0	16.1	27.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Parrish Charter Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$9,031 (100.0%)	$9,031
2022	$13 (0.2%)	$7,952 (99.8%)	$7,965
2023	$29 (0.2%)	$11,851 (99.8%)	$11,880

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Parrish Charter Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Parrish Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	8605 Erie Rd	Parrish	34219	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 545-6380	745	46	16.1	27.8%	539 (72.3%)	38 (5.1%)	108 (14.5%)	27 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.2%)	43	1266^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.9%		45.9	1190^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.9%	76	57.0	43.0	37.0	64.0	59.0		68.0	48.0	40.0	59.0	78.0		35.0				76.0	$11,880	$29	$11,851
Virgil Mills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7200 69th St E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 721-2140	833	53	15.7	43.0%	510 (61.2%)	71 (8.5%)	177 (21.2%)	25 (3.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.6%)	70.5	629^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.1%		72	585^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.9%	44	68.0	66.0	58.0				70.0	69.0	62.0				54.0					$10,454	$1,059	$9,396
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8610 115th Ave E	Parrish	34219	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 803-9340	1,252	73	17.1	38.1%	792 (63.3%)	100 (8.0%)	242 (19.3%)	26 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	89 (7.1%)	68.4	677^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.0%		74.9	510^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.2%	167	57.0	56.0	65.0				63.0	67.0	75.0				63.0					$8,564	$766	$7,798
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	9275 49th Ave E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 981-5345	773	48	16.1	56.5%	328 (42.4%)	137 (17.7%)	263 (34.0%)	11 (1.4%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (3.4%)	32.3	1551^st of 2256 public elementary schools	31.3%		41.2	1298^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.1%	253	44.0	42.0	48.0	42.0	52.0	47.0	68.0	47.0	38.0	46.0	48.0	24.0	30.0	39.0	78.0	100.0	73.0	$8,865	$358	$8,507
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3404 Fort Hamer Rd	Parrish	34219	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 776-4040	831	52	15.9	31.6%	564 (67.9%)	61 (7.3%)	146 (17.6%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.0%)	79	438^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.6%		76.9	468^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.1%	30	71.0	69.0	65.0				81.0	73.0	67.0				56.0					$10,697	$1,240	$9,456
Blackburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3904 17th St E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 723-4800	456	40	11.5	79.6%	113 (24.8%)	108 (23.7%)	210 (46.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	25.5	1753^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	22.3%		34.1	1492^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	33.4%	261	38.0	40.0	36.0				57.0	42.0	46.0				28.0					$13,714	$2,320	$11,394
Palm View K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	6025 Bayshore Rd	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 723-4812	571	47	12.1	77.6%	153 (26.8%)	113 (19.8%)	275 (48.2%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.9%)	30.3	1609^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.7%		30	1608^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.2%	1	39.0	33.0	36.0	46.0	39.0	43.0	60.0	49.0	45.0	57.0	68.0	44.0	31.0	28.0	92.0		64.0	$14,041	$2,878	$11,164
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1415 29th St E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 723-4833	575	35	16.4	73.6%	105 (18.3%)	174 (30.3%)	250 (43.5%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.6%)	50.5	1081^st of 2256 public elementary schools	52.1%		50.2	1093^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	51.2%	12	39.0	48.0	40.0				72.0	72.0	69.0				45.0					$11,893	$2,243	$9,650
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	474	31	15.2	47.3%	117 (24.7%)	45 (9.5%)	284 (59.9%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)								(n/a)	47.0	37.0	43.0				58.0	60.0	53.0				37.0
Freedom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9515 E State Road 64	Bradenton	34212	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 708-4990	611	45	13.5	40.6%	384 (62.8%)	25 (4.1%)	132 (21.6%)	16 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.5%)	82.2	354^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.3%		87.3	238^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.4%	116	59.0	70.0	74.0				73.0	77.0	81.0				72.0					$12,879	$1,220	$11,659

Frequently Asked Questions about Parrish Charter Academy

Is Parrish Charter Academy a good school?

Parrish Charter Academy ranks 1266^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Parrish Charter Academy in?

Manatee

How many students attend Parrish Charter Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 745 students attended Parrish Charter Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Parrish Charter Academy?

Students at Parrish Charter Academy are 72% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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