Florine J. Abel Elementary School

Florine J. Abel Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
7100 Madonna Pl,  Sarasota, FL
Manatee County School District
4.4
467 Students
B-
Niche Grade
Florine J. Abel Elementary School is a public school in Manatee County that teaches students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Although the school’s test scores are lower than the state average, the faculty is focused on closing achievement gaps and regularly hosts “Learning Gains” parties to celebrate individual students’ improvements in reading and math. The culture at Abel Elementary is uplifting and kind. Students can look forward to field trips and birthday celebrations during the school year. Abel Elementary is in a residential neighborhood that is convenient to the main thoroughfare. Bus service is available for those who sign up and qualify. The school has a uniform policy requiring students to wear collared polo shirts or T-shirts with the school logo and specified pants, shorts or skirts. Financial assistance may be requested. Parents and guardians who need before or after-school care can register their children for an affordable monthly fee. These programs are offered through the county school system. Abel Elementary's 35 full-time teachers educate, encourage and nurture almost 500 students each year.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. James Horner
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
39%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
14%
State Average
22%
Science
23%
State Average
26%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
492:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Hispanic
49.4%
White
26.2%
Black
16%
Two or more races
8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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