At a glance
Reported students
547
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
579
Braden River Elementary School: 547 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
14.8:1 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
- 510
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Braden River Elementary School
Braden River 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 547 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, 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 (58.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.1%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. 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 Braden River Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White58.5%
- Hispanic29.1%
- Black4%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
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.
Samoset Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
544 reported students
Hola! Elementary @ Msa
Elementary · Grades PK–05
551 reported students
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
522 reported students
Palmetto Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
519 reported students
Oneco Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
576 reported students
Tara Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
582 reported students
Public schools near Braden River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.D. Gullett Elementary School Elementary · Manatee | PK–05 | 1,314 | 2.3 mi |
| Tara Elementary School Elementary · Manatee | PK–05 | 582 | 2.3 mi |
| Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School Elementary · Manatee | PK–05 | 672 | 2.5 mi |
| Robert Willis Elementary School Elementary · Manatee | PK–05 | 785 | 3.4 mi |
| Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch Elementary · Charter · Manatee | PK–08 | 456 | 3.5 mi |
| William H. Bashaw Elementary Elementary · Manatee | PK–05 | 720 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Braden River Elementary School
What grades does Braden River Elementary School serve?
Braden River 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 Braden River Elementary School?
Braden River Elementary School reported 547 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 510 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Braden River Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 547 students and 37 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 Braden River Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Braden River 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 Braden River Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.6% 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 Braden River Elementary School in?
Braden River 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 Braden River Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include B.D. Gullett Elementary School (2.3 mi), Tara Elementary School (2.3 mi), Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.