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G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2154^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 4% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary is a public elementary school in Bradenton, FL, serving 472 students in grades PK-5 within the Manatee district, which is ranked 40th out of 70 districts in Florida.

This school faces significant challenges that set it apart from nearby schools. The most critical issue is chronic absenteeism: nearly 4 out of 10 students (39.7%) were chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year, far higher than nearby William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication (15.0%) and Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies (12.6%). This absenteeism rate is a major barrier to learning and helps explain why the school ranks in the bottom 5% of all Florida elementary schools. Test scores are consistently low across subjects, with 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency at 28% compared to the district average of 56%, and 5th grade Science at 24% versus the district's 59%. Interestingly, the school spends more per student ($17,755) than any nearby school, including Rowlett Academy ($10,831), yet academic results remain low, suggesting the money is being used to address attendance and socio-economic needs rather than directly boosting achievement.

There is one bright spot: math scores have shown improvement over the last three years, with 5th grade math rising from 33% to 50% proficiency, though still below the district average of 61%. The proximity of higher-performing schools like Rowlett Academy (58th percentile) and Louise R Johnson (46th percentile) shows that the challenges at Rogers Garden are not simply due to the neighborhood, but likely tied to school-specific factors like family engagement and attendance. For parents considering this school, the data suggests that addressing chronic absenteeism would be the most impactful step toward improving student outcomes.

472

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,755

Per pupil spending ?

75%

Free/discounted lunch ?

515 13th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 209-7540

District: Manatee

Students who attend G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Martha B. King Middle School
High:	Southeast High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.2%

African American:

30.3%

White:

7.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 3rd percentile in 2016 → 4th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (34% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (4th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school34%

District avg60%

Florida avg62%

2,154^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 4%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

41^st of 41Elementary Schools in the Manatee

40^th of 70Manatee among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	9.1	2154 of 2240	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	6.1	2207 of 2258	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	9.9	2155 of 2256	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	17.5	1970 of 2240	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	12.9	2043 of 2219	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	9.1	2144 of 2247	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	19.4	1857 of 2182	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	8.1	2035 of 2118	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	3.8	2083 of 2112	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	6.2	2029 of 2087	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	13.7	1892 of 2064	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	8.6	1955 of 2029	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	5.8	1941 of 1984	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	7.5	1911 of 1985	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	15.9	1702 of 1919	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	12.2	1701 of 1847	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	16.3	1579 of 1789	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	16.0	1578 of 1786	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	8.1	1596 of 1688	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math45%-19 vs state

English Language Arts26%-34 vs state

Science24%-36 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	515 13th Ave W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 209-7540	472	38	12.4	75.0%	37 (7.8%)	143 (30.3%)	270 (57.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	9.1	2154^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.8%		6.1	2207^th of 2258 public elementary schools	2.3%	53	28.0	24.0	25.0				41.0	46.0	50.0				24.0					$17,755	$2,303	$15,453
Ballard Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	912 18th St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 708-8400	421	30	14.0	76.2%	75 (17.8%)	107 (25.4%)	199 (47.3%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.7%)	12.2	2097^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.4%		19.5	1926^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.7%	171	29.0	25.0	47.0				40.0	43.0	33.0	94.0			33.0					$15,311	$2,047	$13,265
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-5	3500 9th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	Yes	No	No	(941) 708-6100	917	60	15.2	47.4%	472 (51.5%)	82 (8.9%)	304 (33.2%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (5.5%)	57.4	949^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.6%		54.9	991^st of 2258 public elementary schools	56.1%	42	68.0	50.0	72.0				67.0	53.0	66.0	100.0			63.0					$10,831	$400	$10,432
Manatee Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1609 6th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 741-3319	488	33	14.7	85.5%	15 (3.1%)	158 (32.4%)	298 (61.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	14.6	2049^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.5%		9.2	2164^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.2%	115	31.0	35.0	34.0				44.0	51.0	12.0	91.0			41.0					$14,542	$1,947	$12,596
Samoset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 19th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 708-6400	544	39	13.9	81.1%	63 (11.6%)	111 (20.4%)	345 (63.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (3.9%)	32.3	1610^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.1%		14.7	2044^th of 2258 public elementary schools	9.5%	434	44.0	37.0	39.0				78.0	46.0	60.0	100.0			44.0					$14,066	$2,454	$11,612
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2121 26th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 741-3344	844	57	14.8	69.3%	224 (26.5%)	175 (20.7%)	377 (44.7%)	24 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.1%)	47.5	1209^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.0%		63.7	787^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.1%	422	55.0	64.0	58.0	60.0	71.0	69.0	65.0	67.0	50.0	77.0	42.0	82.0	42.0	64.0	87.0	100.0	78.0	$12,891	$779	$12,112
Robert H. Prine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3801 Southern Pkwy W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 751-7006	721	51	14.1	74.6%	134 (18.6%)	124 (17.2%)	426 (59.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.6%)	21.8	1880^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.1%		19.4	1929^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.6%	49	29.0	37.0	55.0				40.0	53.0	45.0	100.0			54.0					$13,706	$1,820	$11,887
Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences	Public, Charter	K-5	3700 32nd St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 755-5012	111	8	13.8	72.1%	48 (43.2%)	11 (9.9%)	43 (38.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.1%)	37.8	1456^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.0%		20.3	1899^th of 2258 public elementary schools	15.9%	443	52.0	53.0	58.0				52.0	47.0	58.0				75.0					$10,389	$415	$9,974
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 43rd St W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3300	586	43	13.6	69.6%	253 (43.2%)	54 (9.2%)	225 (38.4%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (7.3%)	35.8	1505^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.8%		34.7	1505^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.3%		50.0	43.0	53.0				54.0	52.0	58.0	100.0			64.0					$14,572	$1,764	$12,809
Hola! Elementary @ Msa	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	700 Haben Blvd	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(941) 708-8770	551	36	15.3	29.0%	124 (22.5%)	54 (9.8%)	347 (63.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	31.4	1639^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.8%		30.1	1643^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	27.2%	4	61.0	49.0	47.0				55.0	57.0	47.0				46.0					$10,222	$00	$10,222

Frequently Asked Questions about G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary

How many students attend G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 472 students attended G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary.

What schools do graduates of G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary attend?

Students who attend G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martha B. King Middle School
High : Southeast High School

What district is G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary in?

Manatee

Is G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary a good school?

G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary?

Students at G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary are 57% Hispanic, 30% African American, 8% White, 4% Two or more races.

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