About This School
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Ballard Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ballard Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ballard Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ballard Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| G.D. Rogers Garden Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Juvenile Detention Center 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Manatee Virtual School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Pal Academy Charter Middle School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Bradenton Charter School 1.2 miles | |
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In 2011, Ballard Elementary School had 88% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 56% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
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In 2011, Ballard Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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