Barbara A Harvey Elementary School

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Barbara A Harvey Elementary School ranks 677 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Barbara A Harvey Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Parrish, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,069 students. The school is part of the Manatee School District, which is ranked 34 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barbara A Harvey Elementary School consistently outperforms the Manatee district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 63% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 49% for the Manatee district and 53% for the state. The school has also maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past four school years, indicating its strong academic performance. Additionally, the school has a relatively diverse student population, with 68.48% White, 16.84% Hispanic, and 6.45% African American students in the 2022-2023 school year, and a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (33.12%) compared to some of the nearby schools.

However, the school experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 15.1% in 2020-2021 to 30.3% in 2021-2022, before decreasing to 18.3% in 2022-2023. This trend is worth further investigation to understand the underlying factors and implement strategies to improve attendance. Additionally, the school's spending per student has remained relatively consistent, ranging from $8,564 to $8,895 over the past three school years, which is lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Blackburn Elementary School ($13,714 per student) and Palm View K-8 School ($14,041 per student). While Barbara A Harvey Elementary School outperforms many of the nearby schools in academic metrics, some nearby schools, such as Freedom Elementary School and Gene Witt Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked highly within the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8610 115th Ave E
Parrish, FL 34219

(941) 803-9340

District: Manatee

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,564

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 1,252

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.3%

Hispanic:

19.3%

African American:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Barbara A Harvey Elementary School ranks better than 70% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 15^th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.39. (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 (63.3%), Hispanic (19.3%), African American (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barbara A Harvey Elementary School is 17.1. 42 elementary schools in the Manatee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Barbara A Harvey Elementary School employs 73 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barbara A Harvey Elementary School is $8,564. 40 elementary schools in the Manatee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Barbara A Harvey Elementary School 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 Barbara A Harvey Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	77.79	476^th	2247	78.8%
2022	79.88	417^th	2219	81.2%
2023	74.92	510^th	2240	77.2%
2024	68.39	677^th	2256	70.0%

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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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by a parent
Friday, August 27, 2021

This school is amazing! My daughter wakes up excited to got to school and learn. I couldn’t be any happier with our choice to send her to Barbara A. Harvey! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Barbara A Harvey Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	347	29	16	130	0	2	25	549
2021	451	51	20	143	0	2	25	692
2022	605	60	17	175	1	2	54	914
2023	732	69	17	180	1	1	69	1069
2024	792	100	26	242	1	2	89	1252

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 Barbara A Harvey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	549	33.0	16.6	38.6
2021	692	40.0	17.3	38.9
2022	914	53.0	17.2	29.4
2023	1069	59.0	18.1	33.1
2024	1252	73.0	17.1	38.1

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 Barbara A Harvey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	549	33.0	16.6	38.6
2021	692	40.0	17.3	38.9
2022	914	53.0	17.2	29.4
2023	1069	59.0	18.1	33.1
2024	1252	73.0	17.1	38.1

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 Barbara A Harvey Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$484 (5.5%)	$8,322 (94.5%)	$8,807
2022	$786 (8.8%)	$8,109 (91.2%)	$8,895
2023	$766 (8.9%)	$7,798 (91.1%)	$8,564

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Barbara A Harvey Elementary School

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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
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
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
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
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
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
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	18240 Us Highway 301 S	Wimauma	33598	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5159	365	24	15.2	99.7%	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	364 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.7	1152^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	48.9%		43.5	1239^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.7%	87	50.0	30.0	36.0	47.0	63.0	59.0	83.0	80.0	69.0	65.0	72.0	50.0	26.0	49.0	58.0	83.0	98.0	$12,114	$1,720	$10,394
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
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
Gene Witt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Rye Rd E	Bradenton	34212	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3628	754	46	16.3	29.7%	545 (72.3%)	25 (3.3%)	117 (15.5%)	19 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.4%)	92.6	95^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.8%		91.9	116^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.8%	21	87.0	80.0	71.0				91.0	81.0	81.0				76.0					$11,154	$897	$10,257

Frequently Asked Questions about Barbara A Harvey Elementary School

Is Barbara A Harvey Elementary School a good school?

Barbara A Harvey Elementary School ranks 677^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Barbara A Harvey Elementary School?

Students at Barbara A Harvey Elementary School are 63% White, 19% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Barbara A Harvey Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,252 students attended Barbara A Harvey Elementary School.

What district is Barbara A Harvey Elementary School in?

Manatee

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