Samoset Elementary School

Summary:

Samoset Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bradenton, Florida, serving 589 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Manatee School District, which is ranked 34 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of the Manatee School District, Samoset Elementary faces significant challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.1% to 46.1%, which is much higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Samoset's test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 17-33% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 51-63% for the district and 53-60% for the state. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.96% to 79.63%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Samoset Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, some interesting patterns emerge. Ballard Elementary and Oneco Elementary have similar demographic profiles and test score performance, suggesting that the challenges faced by Samoset Elementary may be more systemic within the district. In contrast, Louise R. Johnson K-8 School and William Monroe Rowlett Academy, both public charter schools, significantly outperform Samoset Elementary and the district averages on test scores and other metrics. These comparisons highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of Samoset's struggles and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3300 19th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208

(941) 708-6400

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
2098^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,217

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 576

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.7%

African American:

21.2%

White:

14.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Samoset Elementary School ranks worse than 93% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 39^th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.57. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Samoset Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.7%), African American (21.2%), White (14.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Samoset Elementary School is 15.5. 33 elementary schools in the Manatee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Samoset Elementary School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Samoset Elementary School is $12,217, which is the 20^th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Manatee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Samoset Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 34^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Samoset Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	12.70	1524^th	1688	9.7%
2007	16.81	1560^th	1786	12.7%
2008	19.39	1526^th	1789	14.7%
2009	19.55	1571^st	1847	14.9%
2010	14.45	1735^th	1919	9.6%
2011	12.78	1819^th	1985	8.4%
2012	7.48	1911^th	1984	3.7%
2013	6.15	1988^th	2029	2.0%
2014	13.21	1901^st	2064	7.9%
2016	16.60	1822^nd	2087	12.7%
2017	17.81	1840^th	2112	12.9%
2018	9.73	2002^nd	2118	5.5%
2019	21.51	1799^th	2182	17.6%
2021	31.84	1524^th	2247	32.2%
2022	27.47	1627^th	2219	26.7%
2023	16.38	1999^th	2240	10.8%
2024	12.57	2098^th	2256	7.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Samoset Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	254	115	3	63	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1989	280	122	3	70	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
1990	268	129	2	71	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
1991	300	140	1	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1992	279	167	0	111	0	n/a	n/a	0	557
1993	294	184	0	112	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
1994	278	193	0	113	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
1995	248	239	0	119	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
1996	248	239	0	119	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
1997	238	255	0	118	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
1998	218	226	0	148	3	n/a	n/a	0	595
1999	214	238	0	173	3	n/a	n/a	0	628
2000	193	209	0	184	2	n/a	n/a	0	588
2001	157	159	0	160	1	n/a	n/a	0	477
2002	133	182	2	219	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
2003	133	182	2	219	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
2004	102	134	1	219	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
2005	103	142	2	238	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
2006	101	153	1	256	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
2007	90	159	2	244	0	n/a	n/a	14	509
2008	64	135	2	256	0	n/a	n/a	12	469
2009	67	143	3	274	0	n/a	n/a	18	505
2010	68	133	3	292	0	n/a	n/a	13	509
2011	63	143	0	332	0	1	9	0	548
2012	73	178	0	340	0	2	12	0	605
2013	65	168	0	373	1	2	8	0	617
2014	69	147	0	358	1	3	12	0	590
2015	52	137	0	328	1	2	9	0	529
2016	61	129	0	315	1	3	7	0	516
2017	59	144	0	378	0	1	10	0	592
2018	82	144	0	381	0	1	18	0	626
2019	85	135	0	360	0	0	7	0	587
2020	75	141	0	354	0	1	8	0	579
2021	86	156	0	353	0	1	17	0	613
2022	96	138	0	338	0	2	13	0	587
2023	97	125	0	340	0	3	24	0	589
2024	85	122	2	344	0	2	21	0	576

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Samoset Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	435	23.0	18.9	73.6
1989	475	25.0	19.0	71.8
1990	470	27.0	17.4	74.5
1991	501	29.0	17.2	73.1
1992	557	33.0	16.8	69.3
1993	590	33.0	17.9	75.1
1994	584	37.0	15.8	76.4
1995	606	35.0	17.3	78.5
1996	606	35.0	17.3	78.5
1997	611	36.0	17.0	81.2
1998	595	37.0	16.1	78.3
1999	628	35.0	17.9	90.3
2000	588	37.0	15.9	81.5
2001	477	31.0	15.4	73.4
2002	536	35.0	15.3	78.5
2003	536	35.0	15.3	78.5
2004	456	37.0	12.3	88.8
2005	485	35.0	13.9	87.6
2006	511	38.0	13.4	91.8
2007	509	37.0	13.8	93.3
2008	469	36.0	13.0	95.4
2009	505	34.7	15.3	96.7
2010	509	33.0	15.4	98
2011	548	34.0	16.1	92.7
2012	605	41.0	14.7	92.6
2013	617	45.0	13.7	92.4
2014	590	40.0	14.7	95.9
2015	529	37.0	14.2	100
2016	516	38.0	13.5	82.4
2017	592	40.0	14.8	83.8
2018	626	40.0	15.6	79.9
2019	587	38.0	15.4	78.2
2020	579	40.0	14.4	71.5
2021	613	39.0	15.7	71
2022	587	38.0	15.4	77.7
2023	589	34.0	17.3	79.6
2024	576	37.0	15.5	80.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Samoset Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	435	23.0	18.9	73.6
1989	475	25.0	19.0	71.8
1990	470	27.0	17.4	74.5
1991	501	29.0	17.2	73.1
1992	557	33.0	16.8	69.3
1993	590	33.0	17.9	75.1
1994	584	37.0	15.8	76.4
1995	606	35.0	17.3	78.5
1996	606	35.0	17.3	78.5
1997	611	36.0	17.0	81.2
1998	595	37.0	16.1	78.3
1999	628	35.0	17.9	90.3
2000	588	37.0	15.9	81.5
2001	477	31.0	15.4	73.4
2002	536	35.0	15.3	78.5
2003	536	35.0	15.3	78.5
2004	456	37.0	12.3	88.8
2005	485	35.0	13.9	87.6
2006	511	38.0	13.4	91.8
2007	509	37.0	13.8	93.3
2008	469	36.0	13.0	95.4
2009	505	34.7	15.3	96.7
2010	509	33.0	15.4	98
2011	548	34.0	16.1	92.7
2012	605	41.0	14.7	92.6
2013	617	45.0	13.7	92.4
2014	590	40.0	14.7	95.9
2015	529	37.0	14.2	100
2016	516	38.0	13.5	82.4
2017	592	40.0	14.8	83.8
2018	626	40.0	15.6	79.9
2019	587	38.0	15.4	78.2
2020	579	40.0	14.4	71.5
2021	613	39.0	15.7	71
2022	587	38.0	15.4	77.7
2023	589	34.0	17.3	79.6
2024	576	37.0	15.5	80.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Samoset Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,341 (14.5%)	$7,921 (85.5%)	$9,262
2019	$1,897 (17.3%)	$9,059 (82.7%)	$10,956
2020	$1,408 (12.9%)	$9,487 (87.1%)	$10,895
2021	$1,896 (17.3%)	$9,076 (82.7%)	$10,971
2022	$2,943 (24.1%)	$9,244 (75.9%)	$12,187
2023	$2,541 (20.8%)	$9,676 (79.2%)	$12,217

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Samoset Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1799^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1999^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Samoset Elementary School)	30	18	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	51	46	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Samoset Elementary School)	41	44	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	60	59	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Samoset Elementary School)	41	43	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	56	55	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Samoset Elementary School)	63	61	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	65	65
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Samoset Elementary School)	29	33	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	52	57	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Samoset Elementary School)	55	49	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	60	63	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Samoset Elementary School)	22	22
5th Grade Science (Manatee)	48	49	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	587	589	0.3%
African American	135	125	7.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	360	340	5.6%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	85	97	14.1%
Two or More Races	7	24	242.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.2%	79.6%	1.4%

Schools Near Samoset Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Samoset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 19th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 708-6400	576	37	15.5	80.7%	85 (14.8%)	122 (21.2%)	344 (59.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (3.6%)	12.6	2098^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.0%		16.4	1999^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.8%	99	17.0	33.0	19.0				33.0	55.0	28.0				22.0						$12,217	$2,541	$9,676
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2121 26th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 741-3344	913	62	14.7	66.6%	264 (28.9%)	170 (18.6%)	411 (45.0%)	21 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.0%)	70.6	626^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.3%		66.7	701^st of 2240 public elementary schools	68.7%	75	59.0	70.0	54.0	69.0	63.0	59.0	75.0	70.0	63.0	82.0	80.0	29.0	43.0	54.0	95.0	100.0		78.0	$11,021	$1,101	$9,920
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-5	3500 9th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	Yes	No	No	(941) 708-6100	918	61	15.0	46.8%	476 (51.9%)	82 (8.9%)	292 (31.8%)	10 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (5.9%)	68	682^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	69.8%		69.4	641^st of 2240 public elementary schools	71.4%	41	67.0	57.0	64.0				68.0	70.0	59.0				53.0						$9,900	$00	$9,900
Manatee Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4550 30th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 465-4296	594	39	15.2	64.8%	123 (20.7%)	116 (19.5%)	328 (55.2%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.5%)	14.1	2062^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	8.6%		19.1	1931^st of 2240 public elementary schools	13.8%	131	19.0	45.0	31.0	37.0	41.0	44.0	32.0	47.0	24.0	26.0	35.0	50.0	31.0	27.0	63.0	64.0	79.0	66.0	$9,991	$1,754	$8,238
Oneco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5214 22nd Street Ct E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 751-7018	599	46	13.0	78.0%	118 (19.7%)	147 (24.5%)	296 (49.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.8%)	19.3	1924^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.7%		16.8	1989^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.2%	65	31.0	20.0	26.0				61.0	47.0	34.0				19.0						$12,483	$2,666	$9,817
Manatee Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1609 6th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 741-3319	489	34	14.3	81.4%	24 (4.9%)	152 (31.1%)	294 (60.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.5%)	11.1	2124^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.9%		7.8	2176^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.9%	52	19.0	23.0	34.0				28.0	29.0	40.0				35.0						$12,978	$2,783	$10,194
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	515 13th Ave W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 209-7540	464	38	12.2	77.2%	36 (7.8%)	170 (36.6%)	230 (49.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	9.9	2155^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.5%		17.5	1970^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.1%	185	20.0	18.0	23.0				31.0	30.0	53.0				17.0						$15,155	$2,768	$12,388
Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start	Public	PK	302 Manatee Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 750-6667	12	2	6.0		2 (16.7%)	5 (41.7%)	4 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Ballard Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	912 18th St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 708-8400	417	30	13.9	77.7%	86 (20.6%)	98 (23.5%)	197 (47.2%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.2%)	24.8	1774^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.4%		18.9	1937^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.5%	163	35.0	34.0	47.0				46.0	38.0	43.0				46.0						$13,565	$2,581	$10,984
Visible Men Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	921 63rd Ave E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 758-7588	70	7	10.0	67.1%	18 (25.7%)	19 (27.1%)	32 (45.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	40.3	1342^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	40.5%		38.6	1370^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.8%	28	47.0	46.0	42.0				73.0	62.0	42.0				17.0						$25,099	$2,441	$22,658

Frequently Asked Questions about Samoset Elementary School

Is Samoset Elementary School a good school?

Samoset Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.0% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Samoset Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 576 students attended Samoset Elementary School.

What district is Samoset Elementary School in?

Manatee

What is the racial makeup of Samoset Elementary School?

Students at Samoset Elementary School are 60% Hispanic, 21% African American, 15% White, 4% Two or more races.

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