B−
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1415 29th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221 · (941) 723-4833 · Part of Manatee County School District
Students
614
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
73%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
- Math proficiency 17 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 8.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency65%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts34%
State average 52.1%
Location
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1415 29th St E, Palmetto
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K33
Kindergarten106
Grade 184
Grade 290
Grade 3106
Grade 496
Grade 599
Enrollment over time
564’20
562’21
520’22
575’23
614’24
Up 8.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 45%Black 28%White 19%Two or more races 7%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.