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Blackburn Elementary School

3904 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blackburn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Blackburn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Blackburn Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
456 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Blackburn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackburn Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1745 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
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63%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blackburn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blackburn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Blackburn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
46%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blackburn Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
21%
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White
25%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blackburn Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Blackburn Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blackburn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blackburn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackburn Elementary School's ranking?
Blackburn Elementary School is ranked #1745 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Blackburn Elementary School often compared to?
Blackburn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virgil Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Blackburn Elementary School?
456 students attend Blackburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Blackburn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackburn Elementary School?
Blackburn Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blackburn Elementary School offer ?
Blackburn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blackburn Elementary School part of?
Blackburn Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day Students
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

School Reviews
5   4/20/2010
This is an excellent school with a very caring, supportive, dedicated staff. The teachers and support staff are the best that I have ever encountered, and their dedication to the studnets is evident everyday.
- Posted by Parent - cmhs9

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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