Enrollment
472
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradenton, FL
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123001228
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 33
- schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary ranks #8 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bradenton, Florida, enrolling 472 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.8:1, G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary is leaner than roughly 86% of Florida schools and 28% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 75.0% of students qualify for free meals, 44% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 472 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 710 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 115 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 472 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students) and Parrish Community High School (2,266 students) alongside G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary compares
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Florida - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.7%
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
$10,900
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
African American 30.3%
White 7.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manatee, which includes G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary.
$10,900
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.3%
State 25.8%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How G D Rogers Garden- Bullock 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 G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
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Frequently asked questions about G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary
How many students attend G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary?
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bradenton, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% lower 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 G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary?
75.0% of students at G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary?
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary rank among schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary ranks #8 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.
Is G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary a good school?
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides G D Rogers Garden- Bullock 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.
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