BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6125 RIVER CLUB BLVD
BRADENTON, FL 34202

www.manateeschools.net/bradenriverel

547 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Braden River Elementary School, located in the River Club community of Bradenton, Florida, is a public institution serving the Manatee County School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in grades PK–5. The school is known for its commitment to student growth and community involvement, operating under the broader administrative framework of the Manatee County school system to meet state educational standards and curriculum requirements.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic achievement and social-emotional development. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Braden River Elementary integrates core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities to prepare students for middle school. Families interested in specific school report cards, enrollment procedures, or current faculty information can utilize the official Manatee County School District website provided.

547

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	159
Black	22
Asian	16
Two or More	30

White
320 (58.5%)
Hispanic
159 (29.1%)
Two or More
30 (5.5%)
Black
22 (4.0%)
Asian
16 (2.9%)

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)751-7012
Website:	http://www.manateeschools.net/bradenriverel
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 42

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	48.8%
Male	280	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)