Imagine Charter School at North Manatee vs James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
853 students
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
| Measure | Imagine Charter School at North Manatee Palmetto, Florida | James Tillman Elementary Magnet School Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1446 of 2,187 | #1715 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #24329 of 50,301 | #29465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 853 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 853 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 65% |
| city | Palmetto | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imagine Charter School at North Manatee scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 43.7).
- •James Tillman Elementary Magnet School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Imagine Charter School at North Manatee does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •Imagine Charter School at North Manatee does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 73.1%).
- •James Tillman Elementary Magnet School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.8).
- •Imagine Charter School at North Manatee is the larger school with 853 students compared with 614.
- •Imagine Charter School at North Manatee is a charter school while James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Imagine Charter School at North Manatee better than James Tillman Elementary Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Imagine Charter School at North Manatee ranks higher (51.2 vs 43.7 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 Imagine Charter School at North Manatee and James Tillman Elementary Magnet School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee: 853. James Tillman Elementary Magnet School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine Charter School at North Manatee and James Tillman Elementary Magnet School rank in Florida?
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee is 1446th of 2,187 and James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is 1715th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).