Skip to main content

Excellent

#179 of 3,674 schools in FL

Top 5% in state

Gene Witt Elementary School

Elementary School · MANATEE

200 RYE RD E, Bradenton, FL 34212

754
Students
16.4:1
Student-Teacher
Pre-K – 5th
Grades Served
Top 5%
in FL

About Gene Witt Elementary School

Gene Witt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bradenton, FL, part of the MANATEE. The school serves approximately 754 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1/10, placing it in the 95.2th percentile among FL schools — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.2/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $119,298, where 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large suburban setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data3
Annual Change+0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.7Exceptional36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency84%
Reading/ELA Proficiency82%
Math vs. State Avg+23.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.8 pts
Overall Proficiency83%
Expected (poverty-adj.)60%
vs. Expected+23.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment6.1Above Average29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1

Gene Witt Elementary School — Students at Gene Witt Elementary School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

29.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Gene Witt Elementary School Compares

See how Gene Witt Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.1/10
95th percentile in FL
Academic
9.7/10
9.7/10
Growth
8.2/10
Above average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
6.1/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
30%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
46 teachers

Location

200 RYE RD E, Bradenton, FL 34212

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.0 mi
School Distance Rating
DR MONA JAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL E BRADENTON 3.3 mi 5.1
B.D. GULLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRADENTON 3.3 mi 6.7
IMAGINE CHARTER AT LAKEWOOD RANCH BRADENTON 3.3 mi 5.2
ANNIE LUCY WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARRISH 3.9 mi 7.3
FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRADENTON 3.7 mi 9.1
CARLOS E. HAILE MIDDLE SCHOOL BRADENTON 3.8 mi 6.1
PINNACLE ACADEMY Bradenton 4.8 mi 5.5
GILBERT W MCNEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKEWOOD RANCH 4.9 mi 8.5
R. DAN NOLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL BRADENTON 5.1 mi 5.9
LAKEWOOD RANCH HIGH SCHOOL BRADENTON 4.9 mi 3.0
BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRADENTON 5.5 mi 8.5
BRADEN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL BRADENTON 5.6 mi 5.1
WOODLAND ACADEMY Bradenton 5.5 mi 5.5
PARRISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PARRISH 6.6 mi 5.7
SHEPHERD'S HEART CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bradenton 6.2 mi 5.5
ROBERT WILLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKEWOOD RANCH 6.9 mi 7.8
WILLIAM H. BASHAW ELEMENTARY BRADENTON 6.6 mi 6.4
BRADEN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL BRADENTON 6.7 mi 3.4
BARBARA A HARVEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARRISH 7.3 mi 6.4
TARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRADENTON 7.0 mi 9.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 34212 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$119,298

Median Home Value

$478,000

Median Rent

$1,799/mo

Population

24,467

College Educated

48.5%

Homeownership

84.1%

Avg Commute

29.3 min

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Median Age

49.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
CITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY PALM CITY, FL 8.1
ENTERPRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COCOA, FL 8.1
FOLSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THONOTOSASSA, FL 8.1
GALILEO SCHOOL FOR GIFTED LEARNING SKYWAY SANFORD, FL 8.1
MEADOWLANE PRIMARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEST MELBOURNE, FL 8.1
RAINBOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINTER SPRINGS, FL 8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gene Witt Elementary School

What grades does Gene Witt Elementary School serve?

Gene Witt Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Gene Witt Elementary School?

Gene Witt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 754 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gene Witt Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gene Witt Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gene Witt Elementary School rank in FL?

Gene Witt Elementary School is ranked #179 out of 3,674 schools in FL.

What is Gene Witt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gene Witt Elementary School has a composite rating of 8.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Gene Witt Elementary School a charter school?

No, Gene Witt Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gene Witt Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Gene Witt Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gene Witt Elementary School?

29.7% of students at Gene Witt Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
754
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Free/Reduced Lunch
29.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Manatee County
Data Year
2023–2024

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

Read our methodology
Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details