Florine J Abel Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 7100 Madonna Pl
       Sarasota, FL  34243-1206


(941) 751-7040

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1262nd of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,606 Help


Students who attend Florine J Abel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Electa Lee Magnet Middle School
High:    Southeast High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  488

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.4%
White:
26.2%
African American:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.8% Help


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Compare Details Florine J Abel Elementary School ranks worse than 56.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 22nd among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Florine J Abel Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.4%), White (26.2%), African American (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Florine J Abel Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 16th best among 41 elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florine J Abel Elementary School is $12,606, which is the 12th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Manatee School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Florine J Abel Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 28th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Florine J Abel Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.83 900th 1688 46.7%
2007 53.47 883rd 1786 50.6%
2008 44.78 1049th 1789 41.4%
2009 26.72 1455th 1847 21.2%
2010 21.64 1596th 1919 16.8%
2011 33.35 1402nd 1985 29.4%
2012 26.05 1537th 1984 22.5%
2013 24.87 1618th 2029 20.3%
2014 38.04 1304th 2064 36.8%
2016 30.59 1492nd 2087 28.5%
2017 24.32 1656th 2112 21.6%
2018 20.78 1770th 2118 16.4%
2019 30.32 1586th 2182 27.3%
2021 42.74 1244th 2247 44.6%
2022 34.75 1452nd 2219 34.6%
2023 42.82 1261st 2240 43.7%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, August 16, 2019

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Overall experience
We can't imagine better elementary school for kids - very kind teachers, great support for ESOL, nice family activities through whole year. Our kids (VPK, and 1-2 grade) made a huge progress in academics and English! Thank you Abel! and especially for mr.Horner, ms.Haslem, ms.Brown and ms. Claim. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, August 8, 2009

Open Quote Abel elementary provides time for students to work. I should know, I went there from kindergarten to 5th grade. That school makes you believe in yourself. All my old teachers were very excellent and taught me well. Now I have a great education. Thank you Abel. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Florine J Abel Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 585 47 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1989 597 46 11 24 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1990 624 51 15 21 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1991 679 73 13 19 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1992 694 75 9 17 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1993 606 81 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1994 614 82 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1995 585 108 12 14 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1996 585 108 12 14 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1997 594 77 9 16 1 n/a n/a 0 697
1998 565 73 9 28 1 n/a n/a 0 676
1999 524 76 13 43 1 n/a n/a 0 657
2000 524 81 15 55 2 n/a n/a 0 677
2001 484 88 8 60 3 n/a n/a 0 643
2002 433 90 7 70 2 n/a n/a 0 602
2003 433 90 7 70 2 n/a n/a 0 602
2004 405 96 4 89 1 n/a n/a 0 595
2005 388 108 0 91 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2006 347 109 0 134 1 n/a n/a 0 591
2007 292 123 4 150 0 n/a n/a 30 599
2008 307 131 4 166 1 n/a n/a 37 646
2009 272 142 7 196 1 n/a n/a 52 670
2010 258 113 5 184 0 n/a n/a 44 604
2011 238 121 7 205 0 0 15 0 586
2012 211 99 5 209 0 0 15 0 539
2013 197 84 7 208 0 0 28 0 524
2014 184 95 3 209 0 0 18 0 509
2015 187 96 3 241 0 0 27 0 554
2016 189 93 2 251 1 0 26 0 562
2017 196 87 1 262 1 0 29 0 576
2018 158 103 1 251 2 0 30 0 545
2019 143 99 1 243 1 0 39 0 526
2020 117 93 1 234 1 0 35 0 481
2021 120 86 2 252 1 0 31 0 492
2022 122 79 2 230 0 0 34 0 467
2023 128 78 2 241 0 0 39 0 488

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Florine J Abel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 652 33.0 19.7 26.2
1989 678 36.0 18.8 27.3
1990 711 39.0 18.2 27.6
1991 784 41.0 19.1 29.1
1992 795 41.0 19.3 25.2
1993 710 38.0 18.7 26.1
1994 711 36.0 19.8 28.7
1995 719 37.0 19.4 34.9
1996 719 37.0 19.4 34.9
1997 697 39.0 17.9 28.6
1998 676 36.0 18.8 32.5
1999 657 36.0 18.3 44.9
2000 677 40.0 16.9 46.4
2001 643 39.0 16.5 45.4
2002 602 34.0 17.7 47.3
2003 602 34.0 17.7 47.3
2004 595 34.0 17.5 47.9
2005 588 40.0 14.7 57
2006 591 37.0 16.0 53.3
2007 599 37.0 16.2 55.7
2008 646 41.0 15.8 63.5
2009 670 43.2 16.3 72.5
2010 604 38.0 15.8 74.6
2011 586 38.0 15.4 71.2
2012 539 38.5 13.9 71.2
2013 524 37.0 14.1 74.8
2014 509 32.0 15.9 81.7
2015 554 40.0 13.8 100
2016 562 40.0 14.0 66
2017 576 43.0 13.3 68.4
2018 545 41.0 13.2 71.6
2019 526 37.0 14.2 62.4
2020 481 35.0 13.7 58.4
2021 492 36.0 13.6 68.9
2022 467 34.0 13.7 67.2
2023 488 34.0 14.3 73.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Florine J Abel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 652 33.0 19.7 26.2
1989 678 36.0 18.8 27.3
1990 711 39.0 18.2 27.6
1991 784 41.0 19.1 29.1
1992 795 41.0 19.3 25.2
1993 710 38.0 18.7 26.1
1994 711 36.0 19.8 28.7
1995 719 37.0 19.4 34.9
1996 719 37.0 19.4 34.9
1997 697 39.0 17.9 28.6
1998 676 36.0 18.8 32.5
1999 657 36.0 18.3 44.9
2000 677 40.0 16.9 46.4
2001 643 39.0 16.5 45.4
2002 602 34.0 17.7 47.3
2003 602 34.0 17.7 47.3
2004 595 34.0 17.5 47.9
2005 588 40.0 14.7 57
2006 591 37.0 16.0 53.3
2007 599 37.0 16.2 55.7
2008 646 41.0 15.8 63.5
2009 670 43.2 16.3 72.5
2010 604 38.0 15.8 74.6
2011 586 38.0 15.4 71.2
2012 539 38.5 13.9 71.2
2013 524 37.0 14.1 74.8
2014 509 32.0 15.9 81.7
2015 554 40.0 13.8 100
2016 562 40.0 14.0 66
2017 576 43.0 13.3 68.4
2018 545 41.0 13.2 71.6
2019 526 37.0 14.2 62.4
2020 481 35.0 13.7 58.4
2021 492 36.0 13.6 68.9
2022 467 34.0 13.7 67.2
2023 488 34.0 14.3 73.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Florine J Abel Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,147 (12.1%) $8,367 (87.9%) $9,514
2019 $1,463 (13.1%) $9,696 (86.9%) $11,159
2020 $1,263 (10.5%) $10,793 (89.5%) $12,056
2021 $1,624 (13.4%) $10,513 (86.6%) $12,137
2022 $2,074 (16.5%) $10,533 (83.6%) $12,606

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Florine J Abel Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1586th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1261st of 2240 Elementary schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florine J Abel Elementary School)3923
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5146
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florine J Abel Elementary School)4939
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6059
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florine J Abel Elementary School)4442
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5655
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florine J Abel Elementary School)6355
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florine J Abel Elementary School)3855
 17%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5257
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florine J Abel Elementary School)5665
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6063
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Florine J Abel Elementary School)3946
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Manatee)4849
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students526488
 7.2%
African American9978
 21.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic243241
 0.8%
Pacific Islander00
White143128
 10.5%
Two or More Races3939
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.4%73.8%
 11.4%


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Students at Florine J Abel Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 26% White, 16% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend Florine J Abel Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Electa Lee Magnet Middle School
High : Southeast High School

Florine J Abel Elementary School ranks 1262nd of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 488 students attended Florine J Abel Elementary School.


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