At a glance
Reported students
1,314
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
579
B.D. Gullett Elementary School: 1,314 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,277
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about B.D. Gullett Elementary School
B.D. Gullett Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bradenton. It is one of 84 current school records connected to Manatee. NCES reports 1,314 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking B.D. Gullett Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 79 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.3%
- Hispanic18%
- Black2.6%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Manatee
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barbara a Harvey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
1,356 reported students
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
981 reported students
William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication
Elementary · Grades KG–05
917 reported students
Parrish Charter Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
891 reported students
Virgil Mills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
863 reported students
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee
Elementary · Grades PK–08
853 reported students
Public schools near B.D. Gullett Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch Elementary · Charter · Manatee | PK–08 | 456 | 1.7 mi |
| Braden River Elementary School Elementary · Manatee | PK–05 | 547 | 2.3 mi |
| Freedom Elementary School Elementary · Manatee | PK–05 | 736 | 2.4 mi |
| Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School Elementary · Manatee | PK–05 | 672 | 2.9 mi |
| Gene Witt Elementary School Elementary · Manatee | PK–05 | 742 | 3.3 mi |
| Lake Manatee K-8 Elementary · Manatee | PK–05 | — | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about B.D. Gullett Elementary School
What grades does B.D. Gullett Elementary School serve?
B.D. Gullett Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Manatee.
How many students attend B.D. Gullett Elementary School?
B.D. Gullett Elementary School reported 1,314 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,277 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at B.D. Gullett Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 1,314 students and 79 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is B.D. Gullett Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
B.D. Gullett Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Manatee attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of B.D. Gullett Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is B.D. Gullett Elementary School in?
B.D. Gullett Elementary School is part of Manatee, based in Bradenton, FL, which operates 84 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near B.D. Gullett Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch (1.7 mi), Braden River Elementary School (2.3 mi), Freedom Elementary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.