At a glance
Reported students
719
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
579
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary: 719 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
15:1 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
- 755
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bradenton. It is one of 84 current school records connected to Manatee. NCES reports 719 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 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (82.6%) and Black (9.3%). English learners represent 51.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. 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 Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 48 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 51.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White6.5%
- Hispanic82.6%
- Black9.3%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
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.
William H. Bashaw Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
720 reported students
Robert H. Prine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
721 reported students
Bayshore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
711 reported students
Freedom Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
736 reported students
Gene Witt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
742 reported students
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
672 reported students
Public schools near Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visible Men Academy Elementary · Charter · Manatee | KG–05 | 49 | 0.2 mi |
| Sch Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod Elementary · Manatee | PK–08 | 15 | 0.4 mi |
| Florine J Abel Elementary School Elementary · Manatee | PK–05 | 485 | 1.2 mi |
| Oneco Elementary School Elementary · Manatee | PK–05 | 576 | 1.7 mi |
| Bayshore Elementary School Elementary · Manatee | PK–05 | 711 | 2.1 mi |
| William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication Elementary · Charter · Manatee | KG–05 | 917 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary
What grades does Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary serve?
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Manatee.
How many students attend Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary?
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary reported 719 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 755 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 719 students and 48 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 Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary in?
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary 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 Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Visible Men Academy (0.2 mi), Sch Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod (0.4 mi), Florine J Abel Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.