Blackburn Elementary School
#1348 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#22755 of 50,301 nationally
About Blackburn Elementary School
Blackburn Elementary School is a public elementary located in Palmetto, in the Manatee school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 452 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1348th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 452.
There are 12 schools in Palmetto; Blackburn Elementary School ranks 5th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
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 Blackburn Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Blackburn Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students · 2.8 km away
Manatee School for the Arts
Palmetto · Charter high · Grades 6–12
2,051 students · 2.8 km away
Hola! Elementary @ Msa
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students · 2.8 km away
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Palmetto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students · 3.7 km away
Manatee Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 4.4 km away
Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start
Bradenton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
16 students · 5.2 km away
Palmetto High School
Palmetto · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,185 students · 5.3 km away
Palm View K-8 School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
606 students · 5.3 km away
Palmetto Charter School
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
458 students · 5.8 km away
Palmetto Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students · 5.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Fairway Elementary School
Miramar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Sherwood Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Lockhart Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Lake Silver Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Westwood Heights Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Blackburn Elementary School a good school?
Blackburn Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 53.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1348 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 Blackburn Elementary School rank in Florida?
Blackburn Elementary School ranks #1348 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #22755 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Blackburn Elementary School?
Blackburn Elementary School had 452 students in 2025.
Is Blackburn Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Blackburn Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Blackburn Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Blackburn Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.