BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.manateeschools.net/ballard

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ballard Elementary School is a public school located in Bradenton, Florida, serving the Manatee County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding community. The school emphasizes academic growth and character development, aiming to foster an inclusive environment where students can build the necessary skills to transition successfully into middle school.

Like other schools within the Manatee County district, Ballard Elementary focuses on meeting state educational standards while offering various programs designed to support diverse learning needs. The school prioritizes consistent communication with families and encourages community involvement to create a supportive network for its students. By focusing on core curriculum areas and student wellness, Ballard Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for lifelong academic success.

421

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	199
Black	107
Asian	11
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Hispanic
199 (47.3%)
Black
107 (25.4%)
White
75 (17.8%)
Two or More
28 (6.7%)
Asian
11 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)708-8400
Website:	http://www.manateeschools.net/ballard
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 41

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	51.8%
Male	203	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)