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Palma Sola Elementary School

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Palma Sola Elementary School ranks 725 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

725^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Palma Sola Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Bradenton, Florida, part of the Manatee School District. With 408 students, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 65% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 72% proficient in math, compared to 52% and 62% in the district, and 57% and 63% statewide.

However, Palma Sola has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.6% in 2021-2022 to 31.4% in 2023-2024, notably higher than the district and state averages. The school also serves a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage receiving free or reduced-price lunch increasing from 44.32% in 2021-2022 to 58.58% in 2023-2024. Despite these challenges, Palma Sola has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, suggesting the school is investing more resources into its staff and facilities.

Compared to nearby schools, Palma Sola outperforms many in test scores, particularly in math and science. However, the exceptional performance of Palmetto Charter School, located just 3.3 miles away, suggests there is room for improvement at Palma Sola. The school's higher investment in resources and staffing may be a key factor in its academic success, but addressing the concerning trends in attendance and socioeconomic status will be crucial for the school's continued progress.

396

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,822

Per pupil spending ?

61.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6806 5th Ave NW
Bradenton, FL 34209

(941) 741-3179

District: Manatee

Students who attend Palma Sola Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.3%

Hispanic:

22.5%

Two or more races:

7.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 87th percentile in 2023 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (65% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 87th-percentile peak (2023) to 68th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg56%

Florida avg58%

725^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	66.5	725 of 2258	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	82.4	348 of 2256	84.6%	★★★★☆
2023	84.4	302 of 2240	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	78.7	445 of 2219	79.9%	★★★★☆
2021	77.5	482 of 2247	78.5%	★★★★☆
2019	56.4	933 of 2182	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.9	587 of 2118	72.3%	★★★★☆
2017	78.5	415 of 2112	80.4%	★★★★☆
2016	76.6	452 of 2087	78.3%	★★★★☆
2014	54.7	932 of 2064	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	42.3	1178 of 2029	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	43.4	1149 of 1984	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	33.1	1409 of 1985	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	44.3	1158 of 1919	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.0	899 of 1847	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	55.7	841 of 1789	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.4	548 of 1786	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	72.7	467 of 1688	72.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math69%+8 vs state

English Language Arts63%+7 vs state

Science59%+4 vs state

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Schools Near Palma Sola Elementary School

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palma Sola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6806 5th Ave NW	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3179	396	28	14.1	61.1%	235 (59.3%)	24 (6.1%)	89 (22.5%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.6%)	66.5	725^th of 2258 public elementary schools	67.9%		82.4	348^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.6%	377	65.0	67.0	57.0				72.0	62.0	62.0	100.0			59.0				$15,822	$1,070	$14,753
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7905 15th Ave NW	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3176	381	26	14.6	33.1%	316 (82.9%)	4 (1.0%)	40 (10.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.5%)	89.8	173^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	92.3%		93.9	74^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.7%	99	82.0	79.0	81.0				79.0	81.0	77.0	100.0			75.0				$15,167	$923	$14,245
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%)	34.7	1505^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.3%		46.4	1188^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.3%	317	39.0	47.0	50.0				50.0	55.0	53.0	100.0			47.0				$14,572	$1,764	$12,809
Sea Breeze Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3601 71st St W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 741-3190	502	34	14.7	65.9%	156 (31.1%)	104 (20.7%)	204 (40.6%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.0%)	28.7	1683^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	25.5%		37.1	1427^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.7%	256	45.0	40.0	44.0				51.0	48.0	54.0				42.0				$14,810	$1,670	$13,140
Just For Girls Elementary School	Public	K-5	3809 59th St W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 293-3954	42	6	7.0	83.3%	7 (16.7%)	21 (50.0%)	12 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)								(n/a)	20.0						20.0										$7,585	$37	$7,549
H. S. Moody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5425 38th Ave W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 741-3170	602	43	14.0	70.1%	132 (21.9%)	95 (15.8%)	337 (56.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.0%)	21.3	1866^th of 2258 public elementary schools	17.4%		21.5	1869^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.2%	3	34.0	43.0	38.0				43.0	43.0	44.0	100.0			39.0				$13,206	$1,460	$11,747
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%)	19.4	1929^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.6%		22.6	1834^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.7%	95	34.0	43.0	38.0				46.0	53.0	30.0	95.0			33.0				$13,706	$1,820	$11,887
Palmetto Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1540 10th St W	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 723-4822	519	37	14.0	75.3%	92 (17.7%)	60 (11.6%)	336 (64.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	39.6	1372^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	39.2%		30.2	1617^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.3%	245	32.0	62.0	40.0				54.0	78.0	64.0				39.0				$15,274	$2,378	$12,896
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%)	19.5	1926^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.7%		24.8	1774^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.4%	152	28.0	39.0	41.0				45.0	29.0	52.0				36.0				$15,311	$2,047	$13,265
Palmetto Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1607 17th St W	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 723-3711	458	34	13.4	33.6%	323 (70.5%)	33 (7.2%)	78 (17.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	89.1	192^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	91.5%		92.7	93^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	95.9%	99	85.0	65.0	77.0	80.0	78.0	84.0	96.0	77.0	86.0	95.0	93.0	86.0	95.0	72.0	97.0	95.0	$11,359	$254	$11,106

Frequently Asked Questions about Palma Sola Elementary School

What district is Palma Sola Elementary School in?

Manatee

What schools do graduates of Palma Sola Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Palma Sola Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

What is the racial makeup of Palma Sola Elementary School?

Students at Palma Sola Elementary School are 59% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Asian.

How many students attend Palma Sola Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 396 students attended Palma Sola Elementary School.

Is Palma Sola Elementary School a good school?

Palma Sola Elementary School ranks 725^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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