Ballard Elementary School
#1822 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#31777 of 50,301 nationally
About Ballard Elementary School
Ballard Elementary School is a public elementary located in Bradenton, in the Manatee school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 421 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1822nd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 421.
There are 42 schools in Bradenton; Ballard Elementary School ranks 30th of 40 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ballard Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ballard Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students · 1.3 km away
Manatee High School
Bradenton · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,998 students · 1.4 km away
Team Success A School of Excellence
Bradenton · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,441 students · 1.9 km away
Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start
Bradenton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
16 students · 2.0 km away
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students · 2.3 km away
Rowlett Middle Academy
Bradenton · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
708 students · 2.3 km away
Robert H. Prine Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
721 students · 2.7 km away
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences
Bradenton · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
111 students · 3.0 km away
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication
Bradenton · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
917 students · 3.4 km away
Palmetto Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Cresthaven Elementary School
Pompano Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
Trapnell Elementary School
Plant City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
Elisa Nelson Elementary
Palm Harbor · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
421 students
Charles Drew Elementary School
Pompano Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
Eustis Elementary School
Eustis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ballard Elementary School a good school?
Ballard Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 40.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1822 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ballard Elementary School rank in Florida?
Ballard Elementary School ranks #1822 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #31777 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ballard Elementary School?
Ballard Elementary School had 421 students in 2025.
Is Ballard Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Ballard Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ballard Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ballard Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.