How do these schools compare?
| Metric | JAMES TILLMAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL | MANATEE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PALMETTO, FL | PALMETTO, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 614 | 2,051 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 18.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.3% | 49.7% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | JAMES TILLMAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL | MANATEE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.7% | 39.4% |
| African American | 27.9% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.0% | 42.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | JAMES TILLMAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL | MANATEE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 5 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 614:1 | 410.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.9% | 38.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 80 | 126 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.