JAMES TILLMAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL

JAMES TILLMAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MANATEE school district, located in PALMETTO, FL with about 547 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 40 teachers, JAMES TILLMAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

JAMES TILLMAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL, located in Palmetto, Florida, is a public institution serving the Manatee County School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide specialized educational programming that differentiates it from traditional neighborhood schools, often focusing on unique instructional methods or academic themes intended to draw students from a broader geographic area. The school is situated at 1415 29th St E and operates under the broader administrative framework of the Manatee County public school system.

The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a structured learning environment. By leveraging its magnet status, Tillman Elementary aims to enhance student engagement through targeted curriculum offerings and resource allocation. Prospective families and community members looking for specific details regarding current academic programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities are encouraged to visit the official Manatee County School District website at [www.manatee.k12.fl.us](http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us).

For more information, contact JAMES TILLMAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL at (941) 723-4833 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.