MANATEE SCHOOL OF ARTS/SCIENCES

Charter School 130 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The **Manatee School for the Arts (MSA)**, located in Bradenton, Florida, is a public charter school that serves students from grades 6 through 12. Founded on the principle that the arts are essential to a well-rounded education, the school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a specialized focus on performing and visual arts. Students at MSA are provided with unique opportunities to cultivate their talents in areas such as dance, music, theater, and fine arts, all while meeting state educational standards.

Beyond its artistic programming, the school emphasizes a supportive community environment designed to foster both creative expression and academic achievement. By offering a blend of traditional core subjects—like mathematics, science, and language arts—with immersive arts instruction, the Manatee School for the Arts prepares its students for both higher education and professional careers. Its mission is centered on developing well-rounded, disciplined individuals who value the intersection of academic excellence and creative innovation.

130

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANATEE SCHOOL OF ARTS/SCIENCES
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	43
Black	9
Two or More	7

White
71 (54.6 %)
Hispanic
43 (33.1 %)
Black
9 (6.9 %)
Two or More
7 (5.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MANATEE
Phone:	(941)755-5012
Website:	http://msasgeckos.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
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

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MANATEE SCHOOL OF ARTS/SCIENCES
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	26
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	19
Grade 3	22
Grade 4	12
Grade 5	29

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MANATEE SCHOOL OF ARTS/SCIENCES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	62	47.7%
Male	68	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)