Gene Witt Elementary School
Tel:
(941)741-3628
- Gene Witt Elementary School serves 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Gene Witt Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Gene Witt Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Gene Witt Elementary School's student population of 725 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 725 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Gene Witt Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,650 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gene Witt Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #352 out of 3650 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 57% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 33% |
| Black | 2% | 22% |
| White | 79% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manatee School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gene Witt Elementary School is Lakewood Ranch High School (4.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carlos E. Haile Middle School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is B.d. Gullett Elementary School (3.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bradenton B.d. Gullett Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 952 students
3.4 miles
12125 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941)727-2607 3.4 PK-5 952 - Bradenton Carlos E. Haile Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1209 students
3.9 miles
9501 Fl 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941)714-7240 3.9 6-8 1209 - Bradenton Freedom Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 815 students
3.9 miles
9515 E State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941)708-4990 3.9 PK-5 815 - Parrish Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 915 students
4.1 miles
3404 Fort Hamer Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941)776-4040 4.1 PK-5 915 - Bradenton Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 780 students
4.8 miles
6325 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941)751-8165 4.8 PK-5 780
School Reviews
| 5 This is a awesome school. All the teachers are great and caring towards the students. You are in a public school, but it's like a private school. They have a track team and do soar awards for the children who do well during the school year. They have PE, Music, Art and other fun specials. If you choice this school you will not regret it. - Posted by Parent - tweet |
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