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 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
75%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 17:1.
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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