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BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegular
BRADENTON, Florida · MANATEE
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students421
Student:Teacher14.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
BALLARD
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
421
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
76%+27.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary in BRADENTON, Florida. The school enrolls 421 students. It is part of the MANATEE district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictMANATEE
County12081
CityBRADENTON
ZIP34205
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120123001218

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment421
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino45.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian27.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native21.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
45.7%
Black
0.0%
Asian
27.1%
Two+
6.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)