Tara Elementary School

Tara Elementary is a small public school in Braden River.

Tara Elementary School

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

6950 Linger Lodge Rd E, Bradenton, FL

Tara Neighborhood

Manatee County School District

568 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Laura Campbell

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
82%

Reading Proficiency
67%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

67%

Math Proficiency

82%

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

604:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.1%

Female

46.9%

White

53.1%

Hispanic

27.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

6.8%

Black

6.3%

Two or more races

6.1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

School Rankings

#188 Niche Standout ES in Florida

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/11/2018

Pretty good school so far. No complaints

5.0 parent

5/27/2015

any issues I've ever had which were minimal they did anything they could do to correct. Even though I moved out of the area I made sure my daughter stayed at this school because there was trust and confidence int his school.

4.0 parent

1/25/2015

Our two children have been at this school from 1st grade on. Our one child is in 4th this year and our other child is in 5th grade. We have liked all the teachers our children have had at this school. We also like the last principal and the new one we have now. Mr. Royce has done a super job. Our to...

1.0 parent

8/29/2014

I will be taking my child to a private school that is concerned with his learning. Guidance Counselors are supposed to be there for any parent student concern. The way I was treated and the look on this woman's face when she walked out to greet me was uncalled for (as well as what she mumbled under...

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$168K - $961K

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Median Age

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Tara 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 568 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Tara Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $424,403. Discover additional schools in the area, like Braden River High School, Shepherd's Heart Christian School, Braden River Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Bradenton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tara Elementary School.

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