Ballard Elementary School

Ballard Elementary School serves the students of Bradenton.

Ballard Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

912 18th St W, Bradenton, FL

Central Bradenton Neighborhood

Manatee County School District

4.5

3.0

376 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Annette Codelia

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
37%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

31.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

414:1

Student Diversity

Male

50%

Female

50%

Hispanic

48%

Black

23.8%

White

22%

Two or more races

4.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.8%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 NicheUser

5/20/2018

Great staff. Amazing teachers, its like a big family. A lot of opportunities. Prepares students for middle school.

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5.0 other

9/6/2024

This school was recently (2024/2025) the only school in manatee county to improve two grades to a B grade school (that’s 8/10 rating).

2.0 parent

8/13/2018

We are very unhappy with Ballard. We want to give them the benefit of the doubt because we do love Mrs. Sarah in the office, and her teachers that she has had. And we understand that because the school is low income and deserves more funding than schools in Lakewood ranch and other rich schools. May...

2.0 other

10/1/2014

Terrible school. My sister has attended Ballard since Kindergarten and is now in 5th grade. She HATES it and fabricates illnesses to get out of going. She's bullied by fellow students and even some teacher aids who should not be working with children. Ever since the new principal came in everything...

3.0 parent

10/20/2010

I found that the administration of Ballard to be too focused on rules and test scores. The quality of the teachers was mixed.

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Manatee High School

8th to 12th
Public

B+

Southeast High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Hospital Homebound Instruction

K to 12th
Public

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Florida Manatee County Bradenton 34205 Central Bradenton

Ballard Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Bradenton, FL and is served by the Manatee County School District in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 376 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Ballard Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $341,764. Discover additional schools in the area, like Manatee High School, Southeast High School, Hospital Homebound Instruction, and more. Learn more about what Bradenton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ballard Elementary School.

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