BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MANATEE school district, located in BRADENTON, FL with about 456 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 36 teachers, BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.

BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Bradenton, Florida, serving the Manatee County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding community. The school emphasizes academic growth and character development, aiming to foster an inclusive environment where students can build the necessary skills to transition successfully into middle school.

Like other schools within the Manatee County district, Ballard Elementary focuses on meeting state educational standards while offering various programs designed to support diverse learning needs. The school prioritizes consistent communication with families and encourages community involvement to create a supportive network for its students. By focusing on core curriculum areas and student wellness, Ballard Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for lifelong academic success.

For more information, contact BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (941) 708-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

912 18TH ST W
BRADENTON, FL 34205-5327
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BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BRADENTON, FL with about 456 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
MANATEE
Total Students:
456
Teachers:
36
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
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 456 students

Hispanic/Latino
44.7%
Black or African American
26.8%
White
20.6%
Two or more races
7.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

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.