PALMA SOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.manateeschools.net/palmasola

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palma Sola Elementary School, located in Bradenton, Florida, is a public school within the School District of Manatee County. Situated in a residential area near the coast, the school serves a diverse community of elementary-aged students. It is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s programming typically focuses on core curriculum standards while encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the student experience. As part of the Manatee County public school system, Palma Sola Elementary utilizes the district’s established resources, technology initiatives, and pedagogical standards to support a well-rounded education. For families seeking specific details regarding school ratings, enrollment procedures, or current academic programs, the official district website at [manateeschools.net](https://www.manateeschools.net) serves as the primary resource for up-to-date information.

396

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALMA SOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	89
Black	24
Asian	18
Two or More	30

White
235 (59.3%)
Hispanic
89 (22.5%)
Two or More
30 (7.6%)
Black
24 (6.1%)
Asian
18 (4.5%)

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)741-3179
Website:	http://www.manateeschools.net/palmasola
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 32

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALMA SOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALMA SOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	195	49.2%
Male	201	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)