James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
#1715 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#29465 of 50,301 nationally
About James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
James Tillman Elementary Magnet 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 614 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1715th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 614.
There are 12 schools in Palmetto; James Tillman Elementary Magnet School ranks 9th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
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 James Tillman Elementary Magnet School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Palmetto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students · 1.7 km away
Manatee School for the Arts
Palmetto · Charter high · Grades 6–12
2,051 students · 2.3 km away
Hola! Elementary @ Msa
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students · 2.3 km away
Blackburn Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students · 2.8 km away
Palmetto High School
Palmetto · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,185 students · 2.8 km away
Palm View K-8 School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
606 students · 3.3 km away
Palmetto Charter School
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
458 students · 3.4 km away
Palmetto Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students · 3.7 km away
Manatee Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 4.8 km away
Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start
Bradenton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
16 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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614 students
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614 students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
Callahan Elementary School
Callahan · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
614 students
Indian River Elementary School
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
Davie Elementary School
Davie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James Tillman Elementary Magnet School a good school?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School has a Success Index (US) of 43.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1715 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 James Tillman Elementary Magnet School rank in Florida?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School ranks #1715 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #29465 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Tillman Elementary Magnet School?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School had 614 students in 2025.
Is James Tillman Elementary Magnet School a elementary school or a high school?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Tillman Elementary Magnet School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.