Virgil Mills Elementary School
#654 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#10346 of 50,301 nationally
About Virgil Mills Elementary School
Virgil Mills 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 863 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 654th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 863.
There are 12 schools in Palmetto; Virgil Mills Elementary School ranks 2nd of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.9
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 Virgil Mills Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Virgil Mills Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Buffalo Creek Middle School
Palmetto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,171 students · 193 m away
Parrish Charter Academy
Parrish · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
891 students · 1.4 km away
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
853 students · 3.5 km away
Parrish Community High School
Parrish · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,266 students · 5.0 km away
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School
Parrish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,356 students · 5.2 km away
Blackburn Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students · 6.1 km away
Palm View K-8 School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
606 students · 6.7 km away
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students · 7.3 km away
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
Parrish · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
981 students · 7.5 km away
Manatee School for the Arts
Palmetto · Charter high · Grades 6–12
2,051 students · 8.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
West Homestead K-8 Center
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
864 students
H. L. Johnson Elementary School
Royal Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
864 students
Tatum Ridge Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
864 students
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
Doral · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
861 students
Memorial Elementary School
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
861 students
Carrollwood K-8 School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
861 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Virgil Mills Elementary School a good school?
Virgil Mills Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 71.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #654 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 Virgil Mills Elementary School rank in Florida?
Virgil Mills Elementary School ranks #654 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #10346 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Virgil Mills Elementary School?
Virgil Mills Elementary School had 863 students in 2025.
Is Virgil Mills Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Virgil Mills Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Virgil Mills Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Virgil Mills Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.