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 less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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) |
| Overall School Rank | #2482 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | -- |
| 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 | 0.70 |
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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
| 1 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. - Posted by Parent - Stacy Simmons |
| 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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