Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Atlantic Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atlantic Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Atlantic Beach Elementary School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Atlantic Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atlantic Beach Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
75%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlantic Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Atlantic Beach Elementary School is ranked #224 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Atlantic Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Atlantic Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neptune Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Atlantic Beach Elementary School?
479 students attend Atlantic Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Atlantic Beach Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlantic Beach Elementary School?
Atlantic Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Atlantic Beach Elementary School offer ?
Atlantic Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Atlantic Beach Elementary School part of?
Atlantic Beach Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Atlantic Beach Elementary School located?
Atlantic Beach Elementary School is located in the The Beaches neighborhood of Atlantic Beach, FL.
School Reviews
5 6/21/2011
We are Midwestern transplants coming from terrific Blue Ribbon schools. We were moving to Atlantic Beach and we were very concerned with the reputation of the public schools. We prefer sending our children to school with neighborhood kids but we were willing to do whatever it takes to give our kids a great educational experience. We spent considerable time researching the private, parochial and the public school opportunities for our children and after interviewing parents and faculty who seemed equally committed to great education (and who raved about ABE), we chose to send our daughter to Atlantic Beach Elementary. It was a very good decision for us. She continued getting straight A's, she scored 5's on the FCAT and was elected to Student Council. We are very satisfied with our decision and thrilled to be a part of such a dynamic community.
MH
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