TARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6950 LINGER LODGE RD E
BRADENTON, FL 34203

www.manateeschools.net/tara

582 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tara Elementary School, located on Linger Lodge Road in Bradenton, Florida, is a public school serving students within the School District of Manatee County. As part of a district focused on fostering academic growth and community engagement, the school is designed to provide a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children in the local Tara community. The school environment typically emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and the integration of technology to prepare students for middle school transitions.

As a member of the Manatee County school system, Tara Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources, including standardized curriculum frameworks and support services for diverse learners. Families and community members often utilize the school’s official website to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and opportunities for parental involvement. The school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, balancing state educational mandates with local initiatives aimed at supporting student well-being and long-term academic success.

582

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	164
Black	30
Asian	41
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	2

White
310 (53.3%)
Hispanic
164 (28.2%)
Asian
41 (7.0%)
Two or More
35 (6.0%)
Black
30 (5.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MANATEE
Phone:	(941)751-7660
Website:	http://www.manateeschools.net/tara
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 66

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	66
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	281	48.3%
Male	301	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)