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.
Florine J. Abel Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
7100 Madonna Pl,
Sarasota, FL
Manatee County School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr. James Horner
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Niche Grade
B-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.8%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
17%
State Average
20%
Science
21%
State Average
23%
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%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/2/2022
I am a teacher here at Abel and I have watched it grow over the past couple years into a really wonderful place for students, teachers, parents, and all additional staff members. Our staff as a whole all love our students and families and want to see them succeed. We are a school that gets to watch...
5/23/2022
Abel Elementary is a wonderful school. The teachers and staff are friendly and they make you feel like family. My son loves the environment, teachers and students there. I would definitely recommend this school to other families.
5/23/2022
Love this school ! I attended as a child and now my child attends. The teachers and staff are so full of energy and definitely make learning fun. I love that Abel teaches and practices diversity and inclusion. We love being Abel Eagles !
5/23/2022
Hello current and potential families! My name is Samantha Webb and I am the PROUD PRINCIPAL of Florine J. Abel Elementary School. I have had the pleasure of being the principal at Abel since last year, 2020/2021. We have worked hard over the last two years to ensure that our wonderful students are b...
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Florine J. Abel Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Sarasota, FL, in the Whitfield neighborhood, and is served by the Manatee County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 477 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Florine J. Abel Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $715,292. Discover additional schools in the area, like Access To Education, Community Christian School, Sara Scott Harllee Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Sarasota has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Florine J. Abel Elementary School.