B.D. Gullett Elementary School

Q: Is B.D. Gullett Elementary School a good school?

B.D. Gullett Elementary School ranks 287 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

B.D. Gullett Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Bradenton, Florida, serving 1,121 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Manatee School District.

B.D. Gullett Elementary consistently outperforms the Manatee district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 70-79% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 51-63% for the Manatee district and 53-60% for the state. The school has been ranked among the top 15-20% of elementary schools in Florida over the past several years, with a ranking as high as 65th out of 2,240 schools in 2022-2023. While the student population is predominantly White (around 70%), the school has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism rates, from 17.8% in 2021-2022 to 13.8% in 2022-2023, which is still higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Manatee district, such as Robert Willis Elementary and Gene Witt Elementary, B.D. Gullett Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, despite having a higher per-student spending of around $9,273 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school is effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning, even though some nearby schools with lower per-student spending outperform B.D. Gullett in academic assessments.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

12125 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34211

(941) 727-2607

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
287^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,273

Students who attend B.D. Gullett Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dr Mona Jain Middle School
High:	Lakewood Ranch High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 1,258

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.8%

Hispanic:

16.9%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details B.D. Gullett Elementary School ranks better than 87.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.86. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details B.D. Gullett Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Manatee School District. Racial makeup is: White (68.8%), Hispanic (16.9%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at B.D. Gullett Elementary School is 17.9, which is the highest among 45 elementary schools in the Manatee School District! (See more...)

Compare B.D. Gullett Elementary School employs 70 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at B.D. Gullett Elementary School is $9,273. 38 elementary schools in the Manatee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

B.D. Gullett Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 34^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for B.D. Gullett Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	69.32	595^th	1919	69.0%
2011	71.97	549^th	1985	72.3%
2012	72.12	535^th	1984	73.0%
2013	72.80	500^th	2029	75.4%
2014	82.27	328^th	2064	84.1%
2016	79.63	387^th	2087	81.5%
2017	78.86	407^th	2112	80.7%
2018	85.43	275^th	2118	87.0%
2019	84.81	291^st	2182	86.7%
2021	88.61	228^th	2247	89.9%
2022	89.52	201^st	2219	90.9%
2023	90.62	158^th	2240	92.9%
2024	85.86	287^th	2256	87.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)

67%

17%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, June 29, 2019

Very good school: safety and clean, friendly stuff and professional teachers, a lot of interested events and great PTO support. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 29, 2019

friendliest, cleaning elementary school i've ever been a part of Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 12, 2013

The teachers in this school are caring and talented. There is strong PTO support. The big red flag here is the principal. She lacks empathy, flexibility and warmth. This school will be a real gem with a change in administration. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Amazing school and awesome principal!! Can't say enough wonderful things about this school. Rigorous curriculum and devoted staff. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, May 23, 2011

The teachers are wonderful, however the principal is not approachable. The staff seems to be very nervous about crossing her or disagreeing with her. She has been seen screaming at children and belittling them. She is concerned with only the numbers at the school, not the education. Very nice school. The leadership lacks, therefore the school is being compromised. Close Quote

Enrollment information for B.D. Gullett Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	322	47	12	39	2	n/a	n/a	18	440
2009	381	49	13	79	5	n/a	n/a	25	552
2010	347	60	17	78	1	n/a	n/a	12	515
2011	328	58	18	101	0	1	17	0	523
2012	333	57	11	123	0	0	13	0	537
2013	363	85	7	137	0	0	21	0	613
2014	350	60	9	109	0	0	22	0	550
2015	424	77	12	127	0	0	33	0	673
2016	523	70	16	134	0	1	40	0	784
2017	556	67	17	155	0	0	47	0	842
2018	620	78	28	180	0	0	46	0	952
2019	705	82	41	196	1	0	55	0	1080
2020	804	62	49	207	1	0	70	0	1193
2021	762	30	40	195	2	0	53	0	1082
2022	894	44	48	230	1	1	62	0	1280
2023	790	30	44	187	0	0	70	0	1121
2024	865	48	46	213	0	0	86	0	1258

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at B.D. Gullett Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	440	n/a	n/a	28.9
2009	552	27.4	21.2	34.3
2010	515	31.5	16.3	41
2011	523	29.5	17.7	44.7
2012	537	38.0	14.1	51.6
2013	613	33.0	18.5	47.5
2014	550	34.0	16.1	40
2015	673	41.0	16.4	41.2
2016	784	48.0	16.3	37.1
2017	842	53.0	15.8	36
2018	952	57.0	16.7	33.7
2019	1080	65.0	16.6	30.1
2020	1193	66.0	18.0	26.5
2021	1082	62.0	17.4	21.9
2022	1280	66.2	19.3	15.2
2023	1121	68.0	16.4	20.5
2024	1258	70.0	17.9	22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio B.D. Gullett Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	440	n/a	n/a	28.9
2009	552	27.4	21.2	34.3
2010	515	31.5	16.3	41
2011	523	29.5	17.7	44.7
2012	537	38.0	14.1	51.6
2013	613	33.0	18.5	47.5
2014	550	34.0	16.1	40
2015	673	41.0	16.4	41.2
2016	784	48.0	16.3	37.1
2017	842	53.0	15.8	36
2018	952	57.0	16.7	33.7
2019	1080	65.0	16.6	30.1
2020	1193	66.0	18.0	26.5
2021	1082	62.0	17.4	21.9
2022	1280	66.2	19.3	15.2
2023	1121	68.0	16.4	20.5
2024	1258	70.0	17.9	22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for B.D. Gullett Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$165 (2.4%)	$6,641 (97.6%)	$6,806
2019	$322 (4.2%)	$7,306 (95.8%)	$7,629
2020	$270 (3.5%)	$7,338 (96.5%)	$7,608
2021	$327 (4.3%)	$7,338 (95.7%)	$7,664
2022	$649 (8.6%)	$6,863 (91.4%)	$7,511
2023	$745 (8.0%)	$8,527 (92.0%)	$9,273

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on B.D. Gullett Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 291^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 158^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (B.D. Gullett Elementary School)	73	69	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	51	46	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (B.D. Gullett Elementary School)	82	85	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	60	59	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (B.D. Gullett Elementary School)	75	77	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	56	55	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (B.D. Gullett Elementary School)	78	84	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	65	65
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (B.D. Gullett Elementary School)	75	74	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	52	57	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (B.D. Gullett Elementary School)	76	79	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	60	63	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (B.D. Gullett Elementary School)	71	74	3%
5th Grade Science (Manatee)	48	49	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1080	1121	3.8%
African American	82	30	63.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	41	44	7.3%
Hispanic	196	187	4.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	705	790	12.1%
Two or More Races	55	70	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.1%	20.5%	9.6%

Schools Near B.D. Gullett Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
B.D. Gullett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12125 44th Ave E	Bradenton	34211	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 727-2607	1,258	70	17.9	22.8%	865 (68.8%)	48 (3.8%)	213 (16.9%)	46 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (6.8%)	85.9	287^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.3%		90.6	158^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.9%	129	70.0	75.0	69.0				75.0	79.0	76.0				71.0				$9,273	$745	$8,527
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	10535 Portal Crossing	Bradenton	34211	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 750-0900	522	33	15.8	50.2%	306 (58.6%)	37 (7.1%)	151 (28.9%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	31.9	1568^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.5%		37.5	1398^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.6%	170	61.0	40.0	34.0	49.0	51.0	59.0	46.0	45.0	35.0	54.0	62.0	34.0	33.0	39.0	83.0	68.0	$9,282	$428	$8,854
Braden River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6125 River Club Blvd	Bradenton	34202	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-7012	547	39	14.0	40.6%	330 (60.3%)	26 (4.8%)	142 (26.0%)	16 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.7%)	81.1	374^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.4%		80.4	397^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.3%	23	67.0	62.0	69.0				79.0	71.0	79.0				67.0				$12,743	$1,148	$11,596
Freedom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9515 E State Road 64	Bradenton	34212	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 708-4990	611	45	13.5	40.6%	384 (62.8%)	25 (4.1%)	132 (21.6%)	16 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.5%)	82.2	354^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.3%		87.3	238^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.4%	116	59.0	70.0	74.0				73.0	77.0	81.0				72.0				$12,879	$1,220	$11,659
Pinnacle Academy Inc.	Public	PK	6215 Lorraine Rd	Bradenton	34202	Manatee County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 755-1400	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6325 Lorraine Rd	Lakewood Ranch	34202	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-8165	659	44	14.9	22.9%	476 (72.2%)	25 (3.8%)	117 (17.8%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.0%)	92.3	106^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.3%		92.1	113^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.0%	7	81.0	70.0	83.0				91.0	71.0	89.0				84.0				$10,962	$1,077	$9,886
Gene Witt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Rye Rd E	Bradenton	34212	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3628	754	46	16.3	29.7%	545 (72.3%)	25 (3.3%)	117 (15.5%)	19 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.4%)	92.6	95^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.8%		91.9	116^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.8%	21	87.0	80.0	71.0				91.0	81.0	81.0				76.0				$11,154	$897	$10,257
Tara Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6950 Linger Lodge Rd E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-7660	568	41	13.8	51.4%	304 (53.5%)	33 (5.8%)	161 (28.3%)	40 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.1%)	84.8	304^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.5%		88.4	207^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.8%	97	75.0	70.0	61.0				89.0	83.0	79.0				61.0				$12,560	$1,147	$11,413
William H. Bashaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3515 57th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3307	690	40	17.2	69.3%	238 (34.5%)	137 (19.9%)	244 (35.4%)	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (8.0%)	33.7	1523^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	32.5%		31.8	1558^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.4%	35	41.0	36.0	41.0				47.0	54.0	56.0				48.0				$10,148	$1,368	$8,779
Robert Willis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14705 The Masters Ave	Lakewood Ranch	34202	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 316-8245	764	47	16.2	23.4%	524 (68.6%)	16 (2.1%)	122 (16.0%)	36 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	63 (8.2%)	92.1	112^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.0%		94	65^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.1%	47	79.0	82.0	75.0				82.0	85.0	89.0				71.0				$10,604	$1,011	$9,592

Frequently Asked Questions about B.D. Gullett Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of B.D. Gullett Elementary School?

Students at B.D. Gullett Elementary School are 69% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Asian.

Is B.D. Gullett Elementary School a good school?

B.D. Gullett Elementary School ranks 287^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is B.D. Gullett Elementary School in?

Manatee

What schools do graduates of B.D. Gullett Elementary School attend?

Students who attend B.D. Gullett Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dr Mona Jain Middle School
High : Lakewood Ranch High School

How many students attend B.D. Gullett Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,258 students attended B.D. Gullett Elementary School.

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