Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Florine J Abel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florine J Abel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Florine J Abel Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Florine J Abel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florine J Abel Elementary School is 0.67, which is less 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
#1858 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
36%
Black
17%
21%
White
26%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florine J Abel Elementary School's ranking?
Florine J Abel Elementary School is ranked #1858 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Florine J Abel Elementary School often compared to?
Florine J Abel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Florine J Abel Elementary School?
467 students attend Florine J Abel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Florine J Abel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florine J Abel Elementary School?
Florine J Abel Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Florine J Abel Elementary School offer ?
Florine J Abel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Florine J Abel Elementary School part of?
Florine J Abel Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day Students
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
1 3/16/2020
Does absolutely nothing when it comes to staff members behaving not so friendly. Incompetent, unaccounted for rude, nasty, and overall disappointed in my experience!
1 5/27/2019
Very disappointed in the Principal Mr. Horner and Assistant Mrs. Britto.The principal does not return your phone calls. Seems to me the principal spends all his time in his office pushing papers. Avoiding any real responsibility,The principal has no overall vision for the school.There is no plan to address academic achievement and the schools` test scores continue to decline, and the turnover among teachers excessive. My child had 3 or more in less than 8 months.I finally had enough and moved my child to a better school and with the principal who seems to not handle his role''s responsibilities, to me and what I witnessed seems he rather brush everything off on the assistant principal who doesnt seem to have anymore know how or follow through than the principal himself. I''m happy I decided to take my child to a better school where the administration seems to care and do their jobs the right way. The teachers were amazing which why it was a sad decision to make. The teachers actually care about their students and education but you could tell something (administration) was off and not how things should function.
5 8/30/2014
I Went To This School K Through 5th And It Was Great But Now Im Hearing That The School Has Lost A lot Of Money. I'm Now In 6th Grade And The Staff Is Hard Working But The School Its Self Is Falling Apart.
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