JOHN F. TURNER SENIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.turner.brevard.k12.fl.us

600 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

John F. Turner Senior Elementary School, located in Palm Bay, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Brevard Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that emphasizes both student achievement and character development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to meet the diverse needs of their elementary-aged students, preparing them for future academic success through a balance of rigorous instruction and hands-on learning opportunities.

The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Palm Bay community to enhance the overall educational experience. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, Turner Elementary encourages students to become responsible, life-long learners. Through various extracurricular activities and academic programs, the school strives to provide a well-rounded foundation that supports the social, emotional, and cognitive growth of every child who walks through its doors.

600

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F. TURNER SENIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	148
Black	186
Asian	3
Two or More	51

White
212 (35.3%)
Black
186 (31.0%)
Hispanic
148 (24.7%)
Two or More
51 (8.5%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)676-5700
Website:	http://www.turner.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN F. TURNER SENIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN F. TURNER SENIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	292	48.7%
Male	308	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)