IMAGINE CHARTER SCHOOL AT NORTH MANATEE

IMAGINE CHARTER SCHOOL AT NORTH MANATEE is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the MANATEE school district, located in PALMETTO, FL with about 604 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, IMAGINE CHARTER SCHOOL AT NORTH MANATEE has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

IMAGINE CHARTER SCHOOL AT NORTH MANATEE, located in Palmetto, Florida, is a public charter school that operates as part of the broader Manatee County school system. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both high standards of character development and student achievement. By focusing on a "back-to-basics" approach combined with modern instructional strategies, the school aims to create a structured learning community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through active engagement and parental involvement.

The school serves a diverse student body and operates under the educational philosophy of Imagine Schools, a national network of charter schools that prioritizes the "Six Measures of Excellence," which include academic achievement, character development, and parent choice. Because it functions as a tuition-free public charter, it offers families in the North Manatee area an alternative to traditional district-run schools. With a strong emphasis on core subjects and a supportive school culture, IMAGINE CHARTER SCHOOL AT NORTH MANATEE seeks to prepare its students not only for success in their future academic endeavors but also for responsible citizenship within their community.

For more information, contact IMAGINE CHARTER SCHOOL AT NORTH MANATEE at (941) 981-5345 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9275 49TH AVE E
PALMETTO, FL 34221-8932
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IMAGINE CHARTER SCHOOL AT NORTH MANATEE is a public Title I Charter school in PALMETTO, FL with about 604 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
MANATEE DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
MANATEE
Total Students:
604
Teachers:
47
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 604 students

White
57.1%
Hispanic/Latino
25.2%
Black or African American
11.1%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
52.0%
Male
48.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.