Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William H. Bashaw Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
William H. Bashaw Elementary School's student population of 690 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Our mission is to cultivate distinct pathways for all students to succeed.
William H. Bashaw Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William H. Bashaw Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2297 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
35%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
35%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is William H. Bashaw Elementary School's ranking?
William H. Bashaw Elementary School is ranked #2297 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are William H. Bashaw Elementary School often compared to?
William H. Bashaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tara Elementary School, Braden River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend William H. Bashaw Elementary School?
690 students attend William H. Bashaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of William H. Bashaw Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William H. Bashaw Elementary School?
William H. Bashaw Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does William H. Bashaw Elementary School offer ?
William H. Bashaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William H. Bashaw Elementary School part of?
William H. Bashaw Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.
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