Blackburn Elementary School vs Manatee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Manatee Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
| Measure | Blackburn Elementary School Palmetto, Florida | Manatee Elementary School Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1348 of 2,187 | #1934 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #22755 of 50,301 | #34377 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 452 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| city | Palmetto | Bradenton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 36.4).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 85.5%).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.8).
- •Manatee Elementary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 452.
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 Blackburn Elementary School better than Manatee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackburn Elementary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 36.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackburn Elementary School and Manatee Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Bradenton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Elementary School: 452. Manatee Elementary School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Elementary School and Manatee Elementary School rank in Florida?
Blackburn Elementary School is 1348th of 2,187 and Manatee Elementary School is 1934th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).