Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samoset Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Samoset Elementary School serves the west part of Bradenton, FL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance to the zone's edge of 0.9 miles and a maximum distance of 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samoset Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Samoset Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samoset Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2827 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
38%
Black
20%
21%
White
12%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samoset Elementary School's ranking?
Samoset Elementary School is ranked #2827 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Samoset Elementary School?
544 students attend Samoset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Samoset Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samoset Elementary School?
Samoset Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Samoset Elementary School offer ?
Samoset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Samoset Elementary School part of?
Samoset Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.
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