VIRGIL MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.manateeschools.net/mills

863 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Virgil Mills Elementary School, located in Palmetto, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Manatee County School District. Situated at 7200 69th St E, the school is positioned as a community-focused educational institution dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development in its elementary-age students. As part of the Manatee County public school system, it adheres to the district’s broader curriculum standards and mission to prepare students for middle school transitions by focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and character education.

The school environment at Virgil Mills is typical of Florida’s suburban elementary institutions, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and the local Palmetto community. Through its affiliation with the Manatee County School District, the school provides access to a variety of resources, including extracurricular activities, state-mandated assessment preparation, and student support services. For parents and community members, the school's website serves as a primary hub for academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing communication regarding school events and administrative updates.

863

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VIRGIL MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	507
Hispanic	181
Black	87
Asian	20
Two or More	66
American Indian	2

White
507 (58.7%)
Hispanic
181 (21.0%)
Black
87 (10.1%)
Two or More
66 (7.6%)
Asian
20 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (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)721-2140
Website:	http://www.manateeschools.net/mills
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	863
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 102

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VIRGIL MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	102
Kindergarten	119
Grade 1	121
Grade 2	118
Grade 3	129
Grade 4	133
Grade 5	141

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VIRGIL MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	416	48.2%
Male	447	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)