Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John F. Turner Senior Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John F. Turner Senior Elementary School serves the southern part of Palm Bay, FL, covering an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Families living within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School's student population of 600 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Turner Senior Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#2418 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
38%
Black
31%
21%
White
35%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Turner Senior Elementary School's ranking?
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School is ranked #2418 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend John F. Turner Senior Elementary School?
600 students attend John F. Turner Senior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of John F. Turner Senior Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F. Turner Senior Elementary School?
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does John F. Turner Senior Elementary School offer ?
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Turner Senior Elementary School part of?
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School is part of Brevard School District.
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