JAMES TILLMAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL

www.manateeschools.net/tillman

614 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James Tillman Elementary Magnet School, located in Palmetto, Florida, is a public institution serving the Manatee County School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide specialized educational programming that differentiates it from traditional neighborhood schools, often focusing on unique instructional methods or academic themes intended to draw students from a broader geographic area. The school is situated at 1415 29th St E and operates under the broader administrative framework of the Manatee County public school system.

The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a structured learning environment. By leveraging its magnet status, Tillman Elementary aims to enhance student engagement through targeted curriculum offerings and resource allocation. Prospective families and community members looking for specific details regarding current academic programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities are encouraged to visit the official Manatee County School District website at [www.manatee.k12.fl.us](http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us).

614

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES TILLMAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	276
Black	171
Asian	10
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
276 (45.0%)
Black
171 (27.9%)
White
115 (18.7%)
Two or More
40 (6.5%)
Asian
10 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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)723-4833
Website:	http://www.manateeschools.net/tillman
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	434
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 33

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAMES TILLMAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAMES TILLMAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	273	44.5%
Male	341	55.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)