Tara Elementary School
#753 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#12313 of 50,301 nationally
About Tara Elementary School
Tara 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 582 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 753rd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 582.
There are 42 schools in Bradenton; Tara Elementary School ranks 10th of 40 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%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
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 Tara Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- 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 Tara Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Braden River High School
Bradenton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,705 students · 2.2 km away
Braden River Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students · 3.6 km away
Lakewood Ranch High School
Bradenton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,422 students · 3.7 km away
Braden River Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students · 3.7 km away
William H. Bashaw Elementary
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
720 students · 4.3 km away
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students · 5.6 km away
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
Fort Lauderdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,369 students · 5.9 km away
B.d. Gullett Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,314 students · 6.0 km away
DR Mona Jain Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
933 students · 6.2 km away
Manatee Charter School
Bradenton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
619 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Yulee Primary School
Yulee · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
582 students
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Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
583 students
Middleburg Elementary School
Middleburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
581 students
Elliott Point Elementary School
Fort Walton Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
Pinecrest Elementary School
Immokalee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
584 students
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center
Doral · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
584 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tara Elementary School a good school?
Tara Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 68.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #753 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 Tara Elementary School rank in Florida?
Tara Elementary School ranks #753 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #12313 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Tara Elementary School?
Tara Elementary School had 582 students in 2025.
Is Tara Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Tara Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Tara Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tara Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.