- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradenton, FL
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123001234
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #23 of 33
- schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary ranks #23 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary shrank from 758 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 120123001234 · Bradenton, FL Other · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 16.3:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary shrank from 758 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary 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 719
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary
719 students
What this shows Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary compares
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Florida - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.6%
African American 9.3%
White 6.5%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary 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 Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary'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 (~719 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary
How many students attend Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary?
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary has 719 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 758 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary?
65.6% of students at Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary?
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary rank among schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary ranks #23 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 Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary, 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.