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B.D. Gullett Elementary School

Q: Is B.D. Gullett Elementary School a good school?

B.D. Gullett Elementary School ranks 525 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

525^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

B.D. Gullett Elementary School in Bradenton, FL, is a large, high-performing elementary school serving 1,314 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade in the Manatee district, consistently earning 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming both district and state averages in every subject and grade level. For example, 3rd Grade Math proficiency reaches 78%, and 5th Grade Science hits 62%. A particularly impressive metric is the school's 100% proficiency rate in 6th Grade Math, a perfect score that far exceeds the district (63%) and state (60%) averages. B.D. Gullett also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.3%, roughly half the district (29.4%) and state (31.4%) averages, and significantly lower than nearby schools like William H. Bashaw Elementary (29.9%) and Manatee Charter School (39.1%). Interestingly, the school achieves these results with the lowest per-student spending ($9,992) among its neighbors, compared to Braden River Elementary ($14,305) and Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School ($12,580), suggesting efficient resource use.

While B.D. Gullett is a top-tier school, it has seen a slight downward trend in its state ranking, dropping from 158th (5 stars) in 2022-2023 to 525th (4 stars) in 2025-2026. It is also part of a highly competitive educational corridor, with neighbors like Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School (ranked 107th) and Gene Witt Elementary School (ranked 230th) achieving even higher state rankings. Despite this, B.D. Gullett remains an excellent choice for families, offering strong academics, high attendance, and efficient operations in a supportive community.

1,314

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,992

Per pupil spending ?

21.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12125 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34211

(941) 727-2607

District: Manatee

Students who attend B.D. Gullett Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dr Mona Jain Middle School
High:	Lakewood Ranch High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.3%

Hispanic:

18.0%

Two or more races:

7.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 81st percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (72% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Manatee

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg60%

Florida avg62%

525^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 19% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	74.1	525 of 2240	76.6%	★★★★☆
2025	83.6	322 of 2258	85.7%	★★★★☆
2024	85.9	287 of 2256	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	90.6	158 of 2240	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	89.5	201 of 2219	90.9%	★★★★★
2021	88.6	228 of 2247	89.9%	★★★★☆
2019	84.8	291 of 2182	86.7%	★★★★☆
2018	85.4	275 of 2118	87.0%	★★★★☆
2017	78.9	407 of 2112	80.7%	★★★★☆
2016	79.6	387 of 2087	81.5%	★★★★☆
2014	82.3	328 of 2064	84.1%	★★★★☆
2013	72.8	500 of 2029	75.4%	★★★★☆
2012	72.1	535 of 1984	73.0%	★★★★☆
2011	72.0	549 of 1985	72.3%	★★★★☆
2010	69.3	595 of 1919	69.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math75%+12 vs state

English Language Arts73%+12 vs state

Science62%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, June 29, 2019

Very good school: safety and clean, friendly stuff and professional teachers, a lot of interested events and great PTO support. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 29, 2019

friendliest, cleaning elementary school i've ever been a part of Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 12, 2013

The teachers in this school are caring and talented. There is strong PTO support. The big red flag here is the principal. She lacks empathy, flexibility and warmth. This school will be a real gem with a change in administration. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Amazing school and awesome principal!! Can't say enough wonderful things about this school. Rigorous curriculum and devoted staff. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, May 23, 2011

The teachers are wonderful, however the principal is not approachable. The staff seems to be very nervous about crossing her or disagreeing with her. She has been seen screaming at children and belittling them. She is concerned with only the numbers at the school, not the education. Very nice school. The leadership lacks, therefore the school is being compromised. Close Quote

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
B.D. Gullett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12125 44th Ave E	Bradenton	34211	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 727-2607	1,314	79	16.6	21.3%	898 (68.3%)	34 (2.6%)	236 (18.0%)	41 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (7.9%)	74.1	525^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.6%		83.6	322^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	85.7%	203	73.0	73.0	72.0				78.0	67.0	73.0	100.0			62.0				$9,992	$595	$9,398
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	10535 Portal Crossing	Bradenton	34211	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 750-0900	456	27	16.8	54.2%	248 (54.4%)	43 (9.4%)	133 (29.2%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.9%)	34	1563^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	30.2%		32.6	1569^th of 2258 public elementary schools	30.5%	6	64.0	31.0	63.0	62.0	50.0	58.0	66.0	56.0	38.0	38.0	47.0	61.0	40.0	58.0	92.0	74.0	$11,871	$113	$11,758
Braden River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6125 River Club Blvd	Bradenton	34202	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-7012	547	37	14.7	40.6%	320 (58.5%)	22 (4.0%)	159 (29.1%)	16 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.5%)	78.7	412^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.6%		70.1	639^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.7%	227	75.0	58.0	75.0				88.0	80.0	74.0	100.0			70.0				$14,305	$981	$13,326
Freedom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9515 E State Road 64	Bradenton	34212	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 708-4990	736	46	16.0	43.9%	445 (60.5%)	52 (7.1%)	164 (22.3%)	18 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.7%)	71.6	588^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.8%		70.9	612^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.9%	24	75.0	73.0	69.0				72.0	79.0	59.0	100.0			62.0				$11,911	$966	$10,946
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6325 Lorraine Rd	Lakewood Ranch	34202	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-8165	672	44	15.2	24.1%	476 (70.8%)	36 (5.4%)	109 (16.2%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (5.5%)	91.3	107^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.2%		88.9	202^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	91.1%	95	83.0	73.0	86.0				92.0	84.0	90.0	100.0			90.0				$12,580	$933	$11,647
Gene Witt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Rye Rd E	Bradenton	34212	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3628	742	47	15.7	27.9%	532 (71.7%)	23 (3.1%)	111 (15.0%)	27 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.5%)	86.1	230^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.7%		87.5	234^th of 2258 public elementary schools	89.6%	4	79.0	77.0	76.0				86.0	89.0	67.0	100.0			77.0				$12,514	$840	$11,674
Tara Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6950 Linger Lodge Rd E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-7660	582	41	14.1	51.7%	310 (53.3%)	30 (5.2%)	164 (28.2%)	41 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (6.0%)	77.4	445^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.1%		84.8	295^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.9%	150	67.0	75.0	73.0				69.0	89.0	70.0	98.0			69.0				$14,251	$1,099	$13,153
William H. Bashaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3515 57th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3307	720	48	15.0	67.9%	222 (30.8%)	148 (20.6%)	276 (38.3%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (8.2%)	29.4	1680^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.0%		21.1	1872^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	17.1%	192	45.0	46.0	53.0				59.0	56.0	46.0	100.0			44.0				$11,728	$1,094	$10,635
Robert Willis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14705 The Masters Ave	Lakewood Ranch	34202	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 316-8245	785	47	16.7	25.9%	514 (65.5%)	17 (2.2%)	136 (17.3%)	42 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (9.4%)	85.6	246^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.0%		86.6	251^st of 2258 public elementary schools	88.9%	5	75.0	80.0	76.0				86.0	88.0	71.0	100.0			73.0				$11,519	$779	$10,741
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3404 Fort Hamer Rd	Parrish	34219	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 776-4040	981	56	17.5	34.9%	634 (64.6%)	90 (9.2%)	183 (18.7%)	18 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (5.4%)	73.5	541^st of 2240 public elementary schools	75.8%		77.4	463^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	79.5%	78	69.0	71.0	73.0				75.0	67.0	63.0	100.0			71.0				$11,296	$1,037	$10,259

Frequently Asked Questions about B.D. Gullett Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of B.D. Gullett Elementary School?

Students at B.D. Gullett Elementary School are 68% White, 18% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of B.D. Gullett Elementary School attend?

Students who attend B.D. Gullett Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dr Mona Jain Middle School
High : Lakewood Ranch High School

What district is B.D. Gullett Elementary School in?

Manatee

Is B.D. Gullett Elementary School a good school?

B.D. Gullett Elementary School ranks 525^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend B.D. Gullett Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,314 students attended B.D. Gullett Elementary School.

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