TARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MANATEE school district, located in BRADENTON, FL with about 715 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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, TARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

TARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Linger Lodge Road in Bradenton, Florida, is a public school serving students within the School District of Manatee County. As part of a district focused on fostering academic growth and community engagement, the school is designed to provide a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children in the local Tara community. The school environment typically emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and the integration of technology to prepare students for middle school transitions.

As a member of the Manatee County school system, Tara Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources, including standardized curriculum frameworks and support services for diverse learners. Families and community members often utilize the school’s official website to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and opportunities for parental involvement. The school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, balancing state educational mandates with local initiatives aimed at supporting student well-being and long-term academic success.

For more information, contact TARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (941) 751-7660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6950 LINGER LODGE RD E
BRADENTON, FL 34203-7876
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TARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BRADENTON, FL with about 715 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MANATEE
Total Students:
715
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

* 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 715 students

White
50.2%
Hispanic/Latino
35.7%
Black or African American
6.9%
Asian
4.3%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.