FLORINE J ABEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.manateeschools.net/abel

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Florine J. Abel Elementary School is a public school located in Sarasota, Florida, operating under the Manatee County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a larger district-wide network, the school follows Florida’s state curriculum standards while striving to create a nurturing environment that supports diverse learners and prepares them for the transition to middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive campus culture, often utilizing community resources and parent involvement to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the tools and administrative support provided by the Manatee County School District, Abel Elementary aims to maintain consistent academic benchmarks and promote social-emotional learning. For families interested in specific enrollment information, curriculum highlights, or upcoming events, the school maintains an active presence through the official Manatee County School District website.

485

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FLORINE J ABEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	255
Black	92
Two or More	33

Hispanic
255 (52.6%)
White
105 (21.6%)
Black
92 (19.0%)
Two or More
33 (6.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MANATEE
Phone:	(941)751-7040
Website:	http://www.manateeschools.net/abel
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FLORINE J ABEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FLORINE J ABEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	48.7%
Male	249	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)