James Tillman Elementary Magnet School

Students can enroll in PreK or K-5 at James Tillman Elementary School.

James Tillman Elementary is located in Palmetto.

James Tillman Elementary has a Niche score of B-.

The ratio of students to teachers is 14-1 at James Tillman Elementary.

The James Tillman Elementary School received an A for diversity from Niche.

James Tillman Elementary serves 562 students.

Students of James Tillman Elementary are taught to become resourceful, independent thinkers.

James Tillman Elementary Magnet School

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

1415 29th St E, Palmetto, FL

Manatee County School District

562 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Marla Massi-blackmore

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
69%

Reading Proficiency
45%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

69%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

28.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

564:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.7%

Female

46.3%

Hispanic

42.1%

Black

30%

White

19.4%

Two or more races

6.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.7%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#210 Niche Standout ES in Florida

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

1/22/2024

I like how the lines of communication through staff and teachers are always on point through dojo. My son does get sick a lot (maybe it's the norm for kindergarten and are really great about calling me if he needs to be picked up or if he got a boo boo at school there's a note sent home in his folde...

1.0 parent

5/18/2022

This school is horrible! The teachers do not care for the students well being & if your child gets sick at school they make them go back to class without a phone call to the parents to even let you know your child wasn’t feeling good, sick, etc.. They decide how your child is feeling & tell them the...

5.0 parent

7/27/2020

This school is HIGHLY underrated.... Excellent teachers, great leadership, and always "get it".

5.0 other

6/24/2018

Tillman has been a wonderful school experience for us. Ms. Massi, Ms. Pletcher, and the entire staff are caring and well trained. Students are able to reach their full potential in Tillman’s environment.

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Florida Manatee County Palmetto 34221

James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Palmetto, FL, in the Memphis neighborhood, and is served by the Manatee County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 562 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. James Tillman Elementary Magnet School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $430,429. Discover additional schools in the area, like Palmetto High School, Educational Harbor Christian School, Manatee School for the Arts, and more. Learn more about what Palmetto has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James Tillman Elementary Magnet School.

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