GILBERT W MCNEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GILBERT W MCNEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MANATEE school district, located in LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL with about 780 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 51 teachers, GILBERT W MCNEAL 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.

Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Serving students in the Manatee County School District, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive learning environment, and maintaining strong ties with the surrounding suburban community. The campus is designed to accommodate a diverse student body, focusing on foundational education, literacy, and social-emotional development to prepare children for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, McNeal Elementary places a high priority on parental involvement and community partnership, which are hallmarks of the Lakewood Ranch educational experience. The school frequently engages in programs that emphasize character education, arts, and technology integration to enhance the student learning experience. As part of the larger Manatee County school system, it adheres to state standards while utilizing its prime location to provide students with a modern and safe educational setting focused on long-term student achievement.

For more information, contact GILBERT W MCNEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (941) 751-8165 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.