- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary shrank from 504 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 120123001228 · Bradenton, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 12.8:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary shrank from 504 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock 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 472
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary
472 students
What this shows G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary compares
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,266
- 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 (~472 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.