Atlantic Beach Elementary is in the heart of town on Sherry Drive and has been an active part of the community for decades. This public school teaches children from kindergarten through 5th grade, and has close to 500 students and 30 teachers, which offers an ideal student-to-teacher ratio. The staff and faculty have been devoted to the school for generations, with many returning to the school many years after being students there.
Community support for this school is outstanding. Friends of Atlantic Beach Elementary, locally known as FABE, is a 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds to support the school. The FABE Board is comprised of parents, teachers and community members whose continued focus is on providing the best elementary school environment for students, teachers and the community.
Many community events are held at the school, including the annual Halloween parade and the popular Dolphin Dash. On the school grounds are a playground, basketball court and a sports track.
Atlantic Beach Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
298 Sherry Dr,
Atlantic Beach, FL
Duval County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Kimberly D Gallagher
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%
GreatSchools Rating
10
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
5%
State Average
20%
Science
5%
State Average
23%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
483:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
74.7%
Hispanic
8.6%
Two or more races
7.7%
Black
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/20/2016
Atlantic Beach Elementary is an extremely exceptional school. The teachers and staff do a wonderful job of making the students, parents and visitors feel welcome and safe. The classrooms are organized, inviting and well managed. I look forward to volunteering there whenever I can.
3/16/2016
What a great little school. It's amazing watching my daughter read and using the reading strategies she has learned from her wonderful kindergarten teacher. Also, the new principal has started some wonderful new traditions, 100 acts of kindness on the 100th day of school, spring pictures on the beac...
3/4/2016
This school is truly a GREAT comminity school. So great , many families from outside the zone special assign here. This school community (administration, faculty, staff, volunteers) nurture mind , body, and spirit of ALL students & put the safety of students first. And I appreciate all those at ABE...
3/1/2016
This school needs to be tore down and rebuilt. Thanks for the mold exposure and my son's breathing issues…….
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$238K - $5.3M
Homes For Sale
70
Average Home Value
$933,599
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
32%
Average Household Income
$124,899
% of College Grads
54.1%
Median Age
48
Average House Size
1,883 Sq Ft
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Homes for Rent
$1,389 - $2,200 per month
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- 9th to 12th
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- Private
Parks in this Area
Johansen Park
- Picnic Area
- Events
- Multi-Purpose Field
Donner Park & Gail Baker Community Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Dutton Island Preserve
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Bull Memorial Park & Adele Grage Cultural Center
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Howell Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Jack Russell Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Skateboard
Rose Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Playground
Atlantic Beach Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Lake
- Trails
Beaches Veteran's Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Events
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Atlantic Beach Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Atlantic Beach, FL, in the Atlantic Beach neighborhood, and is served by the Duval County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 502 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 83% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Atlantic Beach Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $933,599. Discover additional schools in the area, like Duncan U. Fletcher High School, Beaches Chapel School, Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Atlantic Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Atlantic Beach Elementary School.