Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202 · Manatee
#179 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#3036 of 50,301 nationally
About Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lakewood Ranch, in the Manatee school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 672 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 179th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 672.
There are 2 schools in Lakewood Ranch; Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
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 Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
787 students · 275 m away
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
Fort Lauderdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,369 students · 2.5 km away
Robert Willis Elementary School
Lakewood Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
785 students · 3.2 km away
Braden River Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students · 4.1 km away
Braden River Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students · 4.1 km away
DR Mona Jain Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
933 students · 4.7 km away
Lakewood Ranch High School
Bradenton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,422 students · 4.7 km away
B.d. Gullett Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,314 students · 4.7 km away
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch
Bradenton · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
456 students · 7.4 km away
Tara Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students · 7.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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672 students
Vineland K-8 Center
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671 students
Moton Elementary School
Brooksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
Maniscalco K-8 School
Lutz · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
673 students
Pine Hills Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
Rolling Green Elementary School
Boynton Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School a good school?
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 83.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #179 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 Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School rank in Florida?
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School ranks #179 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #3036 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School?
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School had 672 students in 2025.
Is Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.