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Manatee Elementary School

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About this school

Manatee Elementary School is a suburban public school in Viera, Florida that is part of Brevard Public Schools. It serves 918 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.4:1. Its teachers have had 40 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

918 Students

56 Teachers

3425 Viera Blvd

Viera, FL 32940 View local requests

http://www.manatee.brevard.k12.fl.us

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Manatee Elementary School Demographics

21%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Manatee Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Manatee Elementary School

$18,749

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

191

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

Manatee Elementary School has received support from 122 individuals from Florida and 69 individuals out-of-state.

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Manatee Elementary School

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