Ballard Elementary School vs Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start
Bradenton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
16 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary School Bradenton, Florida | Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1822 of 2,187 | – |
| National rank | #31777 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 421 | 16 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 16 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Bradenton | Bradenton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.0).
- •Ballard Elementary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 16.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballard Elementary School better than Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballard Elementary School and Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bradenton and Bradenton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary School: 421. Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start: 16. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary School and Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start rank in Florida?
Ballard Elementary School is 1822nd of 2,187 and Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start is unranked among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).