Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St. Johns Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
36%
Black
75%
21%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend St. Johns Elementary School?
219 students attend St. Johns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of St. Johns Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Johns Elementary School?
St. Johns Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does St. Johns Elementary School offer ?
St. Johns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is St. Johns Elementary School part of?
St. Johns Elementary School is part of Gadsden School District.
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