Is John F. Turner Senior Elementary School a good school?

John F. Turner Senior Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.6% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend John F. Turner Senior Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended John F. Turner Senior Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of John F. Turner Senior Elementary School?

Students at John F. Turner Senior Elementary School are 39% White, 29% African American, 18% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of John F. Turner Senior Elementary School attend?

Students who attend John F. Turner Senior Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Southwest Middle School

John F. Turner Senior Elementary School

Summary:

John F. Turner Senior Elementary School is a public elementary school in Palm Bay, Florida, serving 543 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Brevard District, which is ranked 22 out of 68 districts in the state.

While the school is part of a relatively high-performing district, John F. Turner Senior Elementary faces several challenges. The school has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district and state averages, with a 26.3% rate in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the Brevard district rate of 14.9% and the state average of 27.7%. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 34% to 45% at John F. Turner, compared to 57% to 67% in the Brevard district and 53% to 55% statewide. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 69.24% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools in the Brevard District, John F. Turner Senior Elementary consistently underperforms. For instance, Lockmar Elementary School, located just 2.58 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. The school's declining performance over the past several years, dropping from 1044 out of 2029 Florida elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 1926 out of 2256 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school's academic performance has been declining relative to other schools in the state. Addressing the high rates of chronic absenteeism and the high proportion of economically disadvantaged students may be necessary to improve the school's overall performance and provide a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3175 Jupiter Blvd SE
Palm Bay, FL 32909

(321) 676-5700

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
1926^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,609

Students who attend John F. Turner Senior Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Southwest Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 543

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.2%

African American:

28.5%

Hispanic:

18.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John F. Turner Senior Elementary School ranks worse than 85.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 60^th among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.27. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at John F. Turner Senior Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.2%), African American (28.5%), Hispanic (18%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F. Turner Senior Elementary School is 13.9, which is the 18^th best among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare John F. Turner Senior Elementary School employs 38.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F. Turner Senior Elementary School is $12,609, which is the 10^th highest among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

John F. Turner Senior Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John F. Turner Senior Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	64.72	106^th	199	46.7%
2005	74.93	66^th	202	67.3%
2006	51.68	840^th	1688	50.2%
2007	45.55	1033^rd	1786	42.2%
2008	38.90	1159^th	1789	35.2%
2009	33.33	1334^th	1847	27.8%
2010	40.01	1237^th	1919	35.5%
2011	35.05	1366^th	1985	31.2%
2012	35.37	1310^th	1984	34.0%
2013	48.32	1044^th	2029	48.5%
2014	31.95	1468^th	2064	28.9%
2016	27.05	1578^th	2087	24.4%
2017	25.28	1625^th	2112	23.1%
2018	30.24	1513^th	2118	28.6%
2019	24.05	1740^th	2182	20.3%
2021	34.83	1445^th	2247	35.7%
2022	31.42	1534^th	2219	30.9%
2023	27.11	1676^th	2240	25.2%
2024	19.27	1926^th	2256	14.6%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, February 20, 2017

Turner is an amazing elementary school. It had the best teachers when I went there myself in the 80s and still do 30 years later now that my children go to the school. They communicate well and are very supportive of the children. Close Quote

Enrollment information for John F. Turner Senior Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	793	77	6	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	895
1989	716	70	8	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	820
1990	702	66	17	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	807
1991	732	97	17	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	877
1992	722	102	16	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	870
1993	724	111	14	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	874
1994	708	119	24	27	4	n/a	n/a	0	882
1995	667	128	16	39	4	n/a	n/a	0	854
1996	667	128	16	39	4	n/a	n/a	0	854
1997	676	124	16	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	870
1998	660	129	14	60	2	n/a	n/a	0	865
1999	608	108	10	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	773
2000	557	102	8	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	712
2001	525	121	10	57	1	n/a	n/a	0	714
2002	458	151	11	76	1	n/a	n/a	0	697
2003	458	151	11	76	1	n/a	n/a	0	697
2004	420	151	8	78	4	n/a	n/a	0	661
2005	410	153	9	102	6	n/a	n/a	0	680
2006	448	175	12	103	5	n/a	n/a	0	743
2007	341	180	11	113	3	n/a	n/a	42	690
2008	352	198	12	142	5	n/a	n/a	54	763
2009	345	189	14	134	1	n/a	n/a	52	735
2010	337	191	9	106	2	n/a	n/a	51	696
2011	311	156	12	142	1	0	42	0	664
2012	331	179	15	152	1	2	61	0	741
2013	362	210	8	139	2	2	49	0	772
2014	351	169	5	138	1	2	49	0	715
2015	364	189	3	144	1	2	56	0	759
2016	337	170	3	129	1	3	45	0	688
2017	318	140	6	119	1	3	45	0	632
2018	320	115	5	114	1	3	51	0	609
2019	265	117	2	122	0	1	55	0	562
2020	277	130	1	130	0	1	54	0	593
2021	210	127	0	133	0	1	58	0	529
2022	203	160	1	147	0	1	67	0	579
2023	213	155	5	98	0	1	71	0	543

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John F. Turner Senior Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	895	50.0	17.9	18.4
1989	820	45.0	18.2	28.2
1990	807	45.0	17.9	21.1
1991	877	46.0	19.0	34.5
1992	870	47.0	18.5	19
1993	874	46.0	19.0	30.5
1994	882	48.0	18.4	35.4
1995	854	50.0	17.1	34.3
1996	854	50.0	17.1	34.3
1997	870	55.0	15.8	42.1
1998	865	46.0	18.8	42.1
1999	773	45.0	17.2	54.6
2000	712	49.0	14.5	56.7
2001	714	45.0	15.9	58.8
2002	697	45.0	15.5	64.3
2003	697	45.0	15.5	64.3
2004	661	48.0	13.8	65.5
2005	680	51.0	13.3	68.4
2006	743	53.0	14.0	61.4
2007	690	48.0	14.4	67.3
2008	763	53.0	14.4	73.9
2009	735	60.9	13.1	74.5
2010	696	53.5	13.0	78.3
2011	664	54.3	12.2	73.5
2012	741	56.0	13.2	78.5
2013	772	59.0	13.0	76.9
2014	715	54.0	13.2	78.7
2015	759	57.0	13.3	81.3
2016	688	53.0	12.9	80.5
2017	632	51.0	12.3	78.3
2018	609	47.0	12.9	71.6
2019	562	41.0	13.7	78.3
2020	593	42.0	14.1	75.9
2021	529	40.0	13.2	61.4
2022	579	38.0	15.2	62
2023	543	38.8	13.9	69.2

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 John F. Turner Senior Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	895	50.0	17.9	18.4
1989	820	45.0	18.2	28.2
1990	807	45.0	17.9	21.1
1991	877	46.0	19.0	34.5
1992	870	47.0	18.5	19
1993	874	46.0	19.0	30.5
1994	882	48.0	18.4	35.4
1995	854	50.0	17.1	34.3
1996	854	50.0	17.1	34.3
1997	870	55.0	15.8	42.1
1998	865	46.0	18.8	42.1
1999	773	45.0	17.2	54.6
2000	712	49.0	14.5	56.7
2001	714	45.0	15.9	58.8
2002	697	45.0	15.5	64.3
2003	697	45.0	15.5	64.3
2004	661	48.0	13.8	65.5
2005	680	51.0	13.3	68.4
2006	743	53.0	14.0	61.4
2007	690	48.0	14.4	67.3
2008	763	53.0	14.4	73.9
2009	735	60.9	13.1	74.5
2010	696	53.5	13.0	78.3
2011	664	54.3	12.2	73.5
2012	741	56.0	13.2	78.5
2013	772	59.0	13.0	76.9
2014	715	54.0	13.2	78.7
2015	759	57.0	13.3	81.3
2016	688	53.0	12.9	80.5
2017	632	51.0	12.3	78.3
2018	609	47.0	12.9	71.6
2019	562	41.0	13.7	78.3
2020	593	42.0	14.1	75.9
2021	529	40.0	13.2	61.4
2022	579	38.0	15.2	62
2023	543	38.8	13.9	69.2

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 John F. Turner Senior Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,327 (14.0%)	$8,130 (86.0%)	$9,457
2019	$1,251 (13.3%)	$8,150 (86.7%)	$9,401
2020	$1,215 (13.3%)	$7,940 (86.7%)	$9,154
2021	$1,633 (15.2%)	$9,097 (84.8%)	$10,731
2022	$2,062 (18.5%)	$9,068 (81.5%)	$11,130
2023	$2,725 (21.6%)	$9,884 (78.4%)	$12,609

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John F. Turner Senior Elementary School

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1740^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1676^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)	46	36	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	64	58	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)	49	34	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)	47	54	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	61	60	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)	51	48	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	64	60	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)	42	44	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)	39	46	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	60	56	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)	39	30	9%
5th Grade Science (Brevard)	56	57	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)	40	36	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	64	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)	29	37	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	67	66	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	562	543	3.4%
African American	117	155	32.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	5	150%
Hispanic	122	98	19.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	265	213	19.6%
Two or More Races	55	71	29.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.3%	69.2%	9%

Schools Near John F. Turner Senior Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3175 Jupiter Blvd SE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 676-5700	543	39	13.9	69.2%	213 (39.2%)	155 (28.5%)	98 (18.0%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (13.1%)	19.3	1926^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.6%		27.1	1676^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.2%	250	34.0	42.0	37.0	45.0			25.0	37.0	28.0	31.0			46.0				$12,609	$2,725	$9,884
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	155 Del Mundo St NW	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 768-0465	621	38	16.4	68.4%	294 (47.3%)	112 (18.0%)	151 (24.3%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (9.2%)	49.5	1104^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.1%		54.1	989^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.8%	115	53.0	49.0	55.0	64.0			59.0	55.0	61.0	30.0			53.0				$10,951	$2,349	$8,602
Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1225 Waco Blvd SE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 676-1319	506	34	14.8	68.2%	230 (45.5%)	118 (23.3%)	117 (23.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.9%)	39	1371^st of 2256 public elementary schools	39.2%		32.2	1549^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.8%	178	55.0	31.0	60.0	50.0			44.0	31.0	44.0	51.0			56.0				$12,040	$2,739	$9,301
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At Lockmar	Public, Charter	K-8	720 Emerson Drive NE	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(321) 329-5533	562	43	13.0	26.9%	332 (59.1%)	56 (10.0%)	114 (20.3%)	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (7.5%)	65.4	741^st of 2256 public elementary schools	67.2%					(n/a)	76.0	56.0	59.0	70.0	54.0	33.0	80.0	71.0	49.0	54.0	79.0	47.0	36.0	35.0	90.0	84.0	$9,704	$1,047	$8,657
Jupiter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	950 Tupelo Rd SW	Palm Bay	32908	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 952-5990	732	48	15.4	68.3%	282 (38.5%)	205 (28.0%)	160 (21.9%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	74 (10.1%)	36.1	1453^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	35.6%		33.2	1517^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.3%	64	57.0	44.0	44.0	59.0			54.0	39.0	29.0	55.0			38.0				$10,378	$2,346	$8,033
Lockmar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	525 Pepper St NE	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 676-3730	583	46	12.7	57.8%	318 (54.5%)	82 (14.1%)	122 (20.9%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (9.1%)	51	1073^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.4%		52.9	1022^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	54.4%	51	54.0	57.0	40.0	72.0			52.0	72.0	36.0	70.0			52.0				$11,652	$2,110	$9,542
Port Malabar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	301 Pioneer Ave NE	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 725-0070	640	48	13.4	67.7%	303 (47.3%)	144 (22.5%)	127 (19.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (9.2%)	49	1115^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.6%		53.8	995^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.6%	120	55.0	47.0	44.0	66.0			56.0	61.0	42.0	73.0			52.0				$11,100	$2,777	$8,324
Royal Palm Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	7145 Babcock St NE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 723-0650	332	24	14.0	63.6%	187 (56.3%)	51 (15.4%)	58 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (10.2%)	42.7	1272^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	43.6%		46.5	1177^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.5%	95	56.0	63.0	45.0	62.0	56.0	53.0	56.0	48.0	31.0	52.0	71.0	70.0	21.0	38.0		78.0	$9,598	$1,142	$8,457
Riviera Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	351 Riviera Dr NE	Palm Bay	32905	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 676-4237	696	44	15.9	71.8%	242 (34.8%)	148 (21.3%)	204 (29.3%)	16 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	80 (11.5%)	46.3	1195^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.0%		50.6	1081^st of 2240 public elementary schools	51.7%	114	57.0	43.0	48.0	66.0			65.0	46.0	50.0	54.0			47.0				$11,041	$2,359	$8,681
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2175 Degroodt Rd SW	Palm Bay	32908	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 956-5050	798	48	16.6	52.5%	403 (50.5%)	167 (20.9%)	147 (18.4%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	69 (8.6%)	46.4	1191^st of 2256 public elementary schools	47.2%		58.1	887^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.4%	304	48.0	53.0	60.0	57.0			52.0	52.0	44.0	64.0			44.0				$8,807	$1,277	$7,531

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