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James Tillman Elementary Magnet School

Palmetto, Florida · Grades PreK to 5 · Manatee

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About James Tillman Elementary Magnet School

James Tillman Elementary Magnet School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Palmetto, Florida. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 614 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Palmetto. With about 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.6 students per teacher. Manatee School District runs 78 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Manatee County. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. There are 36 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address1415 29th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone(941) 723-4833
School districtManatee
GradesPreK to 5
Students (2024-25)614
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)37
Students per teacher16.6
Charter schoolNo
Magnet schoolYes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)Suburb, large, Manatee County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120123001239). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does James Tillman Elementary Magnet School serve?

James Tillman Elementary Magnet School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend James Tillman Elementary Magnet School?

James Tillman Elementary Magnet School reported 614 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Tillman Elementary Magnet School?

About 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 614 students and 37 teachers in federal data.

Is James Tillman Elementary Magnet School a public or charter school?

James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is James Tillman Elementary Magnet School in?

James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is part of Manatee School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/manatee-school-district/

Where is James Tillman Elementary Magnet School located?

James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is at 1415 29th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221. The phone number is (941) 723-4833.

How many other schools are near James Tillman Elementary Magnet School?

There are 36 other schools within 5 miles of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School in our directory.

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