BLANCHE H. DAUGHTREY ELEMENTARY

www.manateeschools.net/blackburn

719 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary, located in Bradenton, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Manatee County School District. Situated at 515 63rd Ave E, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of the broader Manatee County educational system, the school utilizes the district's curriculum frameworks while working to meet the diverse needs of its student population through targeted instruction and school-wide support programs.

The school places a strong focus on building a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the surrounding Bradenton community. By providing various resources and initiatives, Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success, ensuring they develop the foundational skills necessary for middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational support, maintaining regular communication through the district’s official portals to share information on academic performance, school events, and administrative updates.

719

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLANCHE H. DAUGHTREY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	594
Black	67
Asian	1
Two or More	10

Hispanic
594 (82.6%)
Black
67 (9.3%)
White
47 (6.5%)
Two or More
10 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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)751-7023
Website:	http://www.manateeschools.net/blackburn
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	475
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 12

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 146

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BLANCHE H. DAUGHTREY ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	125
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	146
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BLANCHE H. DAUGHTREY ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	359	49.9%
Male	360	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)