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:
1926th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,609 Help


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

Middle:    Southwest Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  577

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.2%
African American:
28.2%
Hispanic:
21.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.2% Help


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Compare Details John F. Turner Senior Elementary School ranks worse than 85.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 60th among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 John F. Turner Senior Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.2%), African American (28.2%), Hispanic (21.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F. Turner Senior Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 32nd best among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare John F. Turner Senior Elementary School employs 40 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F. Turner Senior Elementary School is $12,609, which is the 10th 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 22nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.72 106th 199 46.7%
2005 74.93 66th 202 67.3%
2006 51.68 840th 1688 50.2%
2007 45.55 1033rd 1786 42.2%
2008 38.90 1159th 1789 35.2%
2009 33.33 1334th 1847 27.8%
2010 40.01 1237th 1919 35.5%
2011 35.05 1366th 1985 31.2%
2012 35.37 1310th 1984 34.0%
2013 48.32 1044th 2029 48.5%
2014 31.95 1468th 2064 28.9%
2016 27.05 1578th 2087 24.4%
2017 25.28 1625th 2112 23.1%
2018 30.24 1513th 2118 28.6%
2019 24.05 1740th 2182 20.3%
2021 34.83 1445th 2247 35.7%
2022 31.42 1534th 2219 30.9%
2023 27.11 1676th 2240 25.2%
2024 19.27 1926th 2256 14.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

John F. Turner Senior Elementary School Test Scores
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by a parent
Monday, February 20, 2017

Open Quote 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
2024 226 163 5 124 1 0 58 0 577

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 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
2024 577 40.0 14.4 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
2024 577 40.0 14.4 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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1740th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1676th 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)4636
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6458
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)4934
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6159
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)4754
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6160
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)5148
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6460
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)4244
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6061
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)3946
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6056
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)3930
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Brevard)5657
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)4036
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6064
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (John F. Turner Senior Elementary School)2937
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6766
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562543
 3.4%
African American117155
 32.5%
American Indian00
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic12298
 19.7%
Pacific Islander11
White265213
 19.6%
Two or More Races5571
 29.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.3%69.2%
 9%


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

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

Middle : Southwest Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 577 students attended John F. Turner Senior Elementary School.

Students at John F. Turner Senior Elementary School are 39% White, 28% African American, 21% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.


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