WILLIAM H. BASHAW ELEMENTARY

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684 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William H. Bashaw Elementary, located in Bradenton, Florida, is a public school serving the Manatee County School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in grades PK–5, fostering a supportive environment aimed at academic growth and social development. The school is integrated into the broader Manatee County school system, utilizing district-wide curriculum standards to prepare students for middle school transitions while emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and science.

The school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, offering resources and programs typical of Florida’s public elementary system. By maintaining a commitment to the Manatee County School District’s mission, Bashaw Elementary emphasizes high-quality instruction, parent involvement, and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive learning space. Families associated with the school can access further information regarding specific school calendars, district policies, and student services through the official Manatee County school district website.

684

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM H. BASHAW ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	240
Black	128
Asian	10
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
255 (37.3 %)
Hispanic
240 (35.1 %)
Black
128 (18.7 %)
Two or More
48 (7.0 %)
Asian
10 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MANATEE
Phone:	(941)741-3307
Website:	http://www.edline.net/pages/sdmcbashawes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	684
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	473
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILLIAM H. BASHAW ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	125
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	118

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILLIAM H. BASHAW ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	327	47.8%
Male	357	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)