Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 6325 Lorraine Rd
       Lakewood Ranch, FL  34202-6702


(941) 751-8165

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,475 Help


Students who attend Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    R. Dan Nolan Middle School
High:    Lakewood Ranch High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  678

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.6%
Hispanic:
15.8%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.4% Help


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Compare Details Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School ranks better than 95% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.6%), Hispanic (15.8%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School is 15.7. 31 elementary schools in the Manatee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School employs 43 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School is $10,475. 29 elementary schools in the Manatee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 28th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 93.46 64th 1688 96.2%
2007 84.63 224th 1786 87.5%
2008 81.82 277th 1789 84.5%
2009 83.83 244th 1847 86.8%
2010 75.43 420th 1919 78.1%
2011 72.08 547th 1985 72.4%
2012 73.37 503rd 1984 74.6%
2013 79.07 368th 2029 81.9%
2014 87.07 219th 2064 89.4%
2016 87.83 199th 2087 90.5%
2017 85.67 249th 2112 88.2%
2018 84.04 317th 2118 85.0%
2019 85.34 279th 2182 87.2%
2021 93.46 96th 2247 95.7%
2022 89.82 194th 2219 91.3%
2023 92.07 113th 2240 95.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Open Quote Warm and inviting atmosphere. It's obvious the staff and teachers really love their jobs and the kids. Very positive atmosphere. Open to kids of all kinds. My son has ADHD and the teachers and principal have been overwhelmingly positive in helping us navigate that diagnosis and support him in his education. The celebrate diversity and original thought. Love this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 759 20 14 29 2 n/a n/a 0 824
2005 879 27 23 40 2 n/a n/a 0 971
2006 668 22 16 37 1 n/a n/a 0 744
2007 600 14 14 40 0 n/a n/a 21 689
2008 566 17 20 123 0 n/a n/a 18 744
2009 488 25 14 134 0 n/a n/a 13 674
2010 459 23 21 161 3 n/a n/a 10 677
2011 510 22 26 174 3 0 3 0 738
2012 512 26 23 158 2 0 5 0 726
2013 502 22 29 168 2 2 11 0 736
2014 488 20 32 180 1 2 12 0 735
2015 543 14 30 168 0 1 13 0 769
2016 551 15 28 157 0 2 18 0 771
2017 566 14 24 151 0 2 23 0 780
2018 549 18 25 168 0 2 18 0 780
2019 549 29 22 161 0 2 15 0 778
2020 526 33 21 176 0 2 17 0 775
2021 479 35 18 78 0 2 23 0 635
2022 508 30 17 95 0 1 30 0 681
2023 492 28 11 107 0 1 39 0 678

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 824 42.0 19.6 5.1
2005 971 49.0 19.8 6.2
2006 744 40.0 18.6 8.9
2007 689 42.0 16.4 8.1
2008 744 42.0 17.7 18
2009 674 42.1 16.9 21.8
2010 677 41.0 16.5 28.2
2011 738 46.0 16.0 26.3
2012 726 48.0 15.1 24.2
2013 736 48.0 15.3 24.7
2014 735 44.0 16.7 27.5
2015 769 48.0 16.0 25
2016 771 48.0 16.0 22.7
2017 780 49.0 15.9 25.1
2018 780 51.0 15.2 25.6
2019 778 48.0 16.2 25.7
2020 775 48.0 16.1 26.8
2021 635 43.0 14.7 18.7
2022 681 43.0 15.8 16.9
2023 678 43.0 15.7 20.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 824 42.0 19.6 5.1
2005 971 49.0 19.8 6.2
2006 744 40.0 18.6 8.9
2007 689 42.0 16.4 8.1
2008 744 42.0 17.7 18
2009 674 42.1 16.9 21.8
2010 677 41.0 16.5 28.2
2011 738 46.0 16.0 26.3
2012 726 48.0 15.1 24.2
2013 736 48.0 15.3 24.7
2014 735 44.0 16.7 27.5
2015 769 48.0 16.0 25
2016 771 48.0 16.0 22.7
2017 780 49.0 15.9 25.1
2018 780 51.0 15.2 25.6
2019 778 48.0 16.2 25.7
2020 775 48.0 16.1 26.8
2021 635 43.0 14.7 18.7
2022 681 43.0 15.8 16.9
2023 678 43.0 15.7 20.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $265 (3.2%) $7,938 (96.8%) $8,203
2019 $369 (4.2%) $8,426 (95.8%) $8,795
2020 $366 (4.0%) $8,829 (96.0%) $9,195
2021 $626 (6.0%) $9,723 (94.0%) $10,349
2022 $1,185 (11.3%) $9,290 (88.7%) $10,475

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 279th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 113th of 2240 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School)7579
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5146
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School)7077
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6059
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School)7674
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5655
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School)8481
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School)8282
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5257
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School)7979
   5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6063
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School)7177
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Manatee)4849
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students778678
 12.9%
African American2928
 3.4%
American Indian00
Asian2211
 50%
Hispanic161107
 33.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White549492
 10.4%
Two or More Races1539
 160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.7%20.4%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 678 students attended Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School.

Students who attend Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : R. Dan Nolan Middle School
High : Lakewood Ranch High School

Students at Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School are 73% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

Yes. Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School ranks in the top 5.0% of Florida elementary schools.


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