Serving 1,258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, B.d. Gullett Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
B.d. Gullett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
B.d. Gullett Elementary School's student population of 1,258 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
B.d. Gullett Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B.d. Gullett Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B.d. Gullett Elementary School's ranking?
B.d. Gullett Elementary School is ranked #285 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are B.d. Gullett Elementary School often compared to?
B.d. Gullett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School, Robert Willis Elementary School, Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend B.d. Gullett Elementary School?
1,258 students attend B.d. Gullett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of B.d. Gullett Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B.d. Gullett Elementary School?
B.d. Gullett Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does B.d. Gullett Elementary School offer ?
B.d. Gullett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is B.d. Gullett Elementary School part of?
B.d. Gullett Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day Students
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 6/20/2012
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