- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradenton, FL
B.D. Gullett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for B.D. Gullett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123007315
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B.D. Gullett Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #20 of 33
- schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
B.D. Gullett Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B.D. Gullett Elementary School ranks #20 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+137 students YoY
B.D. Gullett Elementary School grew from 1,121 students in 2022-23 to 1,258 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 68.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+137 students YoY 120123007315 · Bradenton, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,314 enr · 19.3:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
B.D. Gullett Elementary School grew from 1,121 students in 2022-23 to 1,258 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE added 68.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
B.D. Gullett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school
B.D. Gullett Elementary School
1,314 students
What this shows B.D. Gullett Elementary School reports 1,314 students on the CCD universe file.
How B.D. Gullett Elementary School compares
B.D. Gullett Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 65% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,314 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,314
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 657 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, B.D. Gullett Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B.D. Gullett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B.D. Gullett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,314 students)
Frequently asked questions about B.D. Gullett Elementary School
How many students attend B.D. Gullett Elementary School?
B.D. Gullett Elementary School has 1,314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,121 (2022-23) → 1,258 (2023-24), up 137.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B.D. Gullett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at B.D. Gullett Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at B.D. Gullett Elementary School?
18.3% of students at B.D. Gullett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B.D. Gullett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at B.D. Gullett Elementary School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B.D. Gullett Elementary School?
B.D. Gullett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does B.D. Gullett Elementary School rank among schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, B.D. Gullett Elementary School ranks #20 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides B.D. Gullett Elementary School, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.