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Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

2115^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 6% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Bradenton, Florida, serving 693 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Manatee School District, which is ranked 41 out of 67 districts in the state.

Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary has consistently low academic performance compared to the district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were significantly below the Manatee district and Florida state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 5th grade Science, the school had a 27% proficiency rate, compared to 52% for the district and 55% for the state. The school's performance has been consistently low over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1,852 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 2,115 out of 2,258 in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 29.0% to 36.0% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication and Manatee Charter School generally perform better academically than Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. These nearby schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary faces unique challenges that may require a comprehensive review of its educational strategies, resource allocation, and support systems for students and families.

719

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,945

Per pupil spending ?

66.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

515 63rd Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203

(941) 751-7023

District: Manatee

Students who attend Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	W. D. Sugg Middle School
High:	Bayshore High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.6%

African American:

9.3%

White:

6.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 10th percentile in 2014 → 6th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (33% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 30 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg56%

Florida avg58%

2,115^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 6%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

From bottom 9% (2016) to bottom 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

40^th of 42Elementary Schools in the Manatee

41^st of 67Manatee 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
2025	11.4	2115 of 2258	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	15.4	2024 of 2256	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	15.4	2016 of 2240	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.5	1775 of 2219	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.1	1672 of 2247	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	14.3	1968 of 2182	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	3.7	2086 of 2118	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	6.6	2047 of 2112	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	13.7	1891 of 2087	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	15.9	1852 of 2064	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	9.7	1936 of 2029	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	7.8	1908 of 1984	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	7.4	1913 of 1985	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	10.1	1804 of 1919	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	25.6	1471 of 1847	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	29.9	1344 of 1789	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	30.4	1310 of 1786	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	24.4	1326 of 1688	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math43%-17 vs state

Science27%-28 vs state

English Language Arts26%-30 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	515 63rd Ave E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 751-7023	719	48	14.9	66.5%	47 (6.5%)	67 (9.3%)	594 (82.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	11.4	2115^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.3%		15.4	2024^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.3%	91	26.0	28.0	24.0				43.0	39.0	36.0	100.0			27.0						$12,945	$1,441	$11,504
Visible Men Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	921 63rd Ave E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 758-7588	49	6	8.1	65.3%	11 (22.4%)	14 (28.6%)	23 (46.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	53.6	1027^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.5%		40.3	1342^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	40.5%	315	64.0		55.0				73.0		64.0				27.0						$50,055	$1,157	$48,898
School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod	Public	PK, KG-8	6423 9th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 209-6579	15	4	3.7	80.0%	7 (46.7%)	3 (20.0%)	3 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (13.3%)								(n/a)																			$54,309	$5,716	$48,593
Florine J Abel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7100 Madonna Pl	Sarasota	34243	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 751-7040	485	34	14.2	73.6%	105 (21.6%)	92 (19.0%)	255 (52.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.8%)	51.2	1086^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.9%		57.1	921^st of 2256 public elementary schools	59.2%	165	45.0	49.0	55.0				61.0	55.0	81.0	100.0			54.0						$14,983	$2,077	$12,907
Oneco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5214 22nd Street Ct E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 751-7018	576	40	14.4	73.6%	108 (18.8%)	128 (22.2%)	310 (53.8%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.3%)	20.4	1897^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.0%		19.3	1924^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.7%	27	34.0	40.0	30.0				57.0	42.0	48.0				29.0						$13,495	$1,687	$11,808
Bayshore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6120 26th St W	Bradenton	34207	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 751-7000	711	46	15.4	72.3%	160 (22.5%)	90 (12.7%)	413 (58.1%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.5%)	31.5	1603^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	29.0%		22.3	1838^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.5%	235	45.0	41.0	47.0				53.0	63.0	30.0	100.0			43.0						$13,059	$1,882	$11,178
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%)	54.9	991^st of 2258 public elementary schools	56.1%		68	682^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	69.8%	309	55.0	60.0	59.0				56.0	72.0	58.0				50.0						$10,831	$400	$10,432
Manatee Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4550 30th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 465-4296	619	38	16.2	51.2%	104 (16.8%)	115 (18.6%)	371 (59.9%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.7%)	24.5	1793^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	20.6%		14.1	2062^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	8.6%	269	42.0	38.0	44.0	30.0	43.0	33.0	51.0	36.0	56.0	33.0	21.0	29.0	61.0	20.0	78.0	82.0	88.0	69.0	$9,323	$379	$8,944
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3415 Tallevast Rd	Sarasota	34243	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 358-2888	522	35	14.9	68.0%	132 (25.3%)	58 (11.1%)	281 (53.8%)	20 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.7%)	50.9	1093^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	51.6%		40.8	1322^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	41.4%	229	39.0	50.0	53.0				59.0	58.0	73.0	100.0			58.0						$14,629	$1,535	$13,095
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%)	14.7	2044^th of 2258 public elementary schools	9.5%		12.6	2098^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.0%	54	27.0	17.0	35.0				49.0	17.0	42.0	100.0			33.0						$14,066	$2,454	$11,612

Frequently Asked Questions about Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary

What district is Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary in?

Manatee

Is Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary a good school?

Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.3% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary?

Students at Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary are 83% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% White, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 719 students attended Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary attend?

Students who attend Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : W. D. Sugg Middle School
High : Bayshore High School

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