Florine J Abel Elementary School
- Florine J Abel Elementary School serves 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Florine J Abel Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Florine J Abel Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Florine J Abel Elementary School's student population of 562 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 562 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Florine J Abel Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,601 schools in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Florine J Abel Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 32% |
| Black | 17% | 23% |
| White | 34% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manatee School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Florine J Abel Elementary School is Easter Seals High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is School Of Academic And Behavioral Learning Excellence (sable (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is School Of Academic And Behavioral Learning Excellence (sable (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bradenton School Of Academic And Behavioral Learning Excellence (sable Alternative School
Grades: 1-8 | 17 students
0.7 miles
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941)209-6579 0.7 1-8 17 - Bradenton Sara Scott Harllee Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 443 students
0.8 miles
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941)751-7027 0.8 6-8 443 - Bradenton Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 714 students
1.0 miles
515 63rd Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941)751-7023 1.0 PK-5 714 - Bradenton Visible Men Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 119 students
1.0 miles
1003 63rd Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941)758-7588 1.0 K-5 119 - Sarasota Easter Seals High School Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 21 students
1.6 miles
350 Braden Ave
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941)355-7637 1.6 9-12 21
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Student/Alumni - leila |
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