Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blackburn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blackburn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Blackburn Elementary School's student population of 551 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blackburn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackburn Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1745 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
37%
Black
25%
21%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackburn Elementary School's ranking?
Blackburn Elementary School is ranked #1745 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Blackburn Elementary School often compared to?
Blackburn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virgil Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Blackburn Elementary School?
551 students attend Blackburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Blackburn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackburn Elementary School?
Blackburn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blackburn Elementary School offer ?
Blackburn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blackburn Elementary School part of?
Blackburn Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.
School Calendar
View the Blackburn Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break (No School)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day Students
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 4/20/2010
This is an excellent school with a very caring, supportive, dedicated staff. The teachers and support staff are the best that I have ever encountered, and their dedication to the studnets is evident everyday.
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