Northboro Elementary School

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Northboro Elementary School ranks 1086 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northboro Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving 783 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Northboro Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (51.85%) compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of African American students. The school has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.9% to 19.4% in recent years, which is higher than the state and district averages. Northboro's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Palm Beach district and Florida state averages, though some grades have performed better, such as 4th grade ELA proficiency being higher than the district and state in 2023-2024. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.03% to 85.68%, which is significantly higher than surrounding schools.

Compared to nearby schools like U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary and Westward Elementary, Northboro's academic performance is generally lower. The high chronic absenteeism rate may be contributing to the school's lower test scores, and addressing attendance issues could be a key focus area. Despite higher spending per student, Northboro's performance suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and the school may need to examine how resources are being utilized and allocated to better serve its unique student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

400 40th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407

(561) 494-1600

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
1086^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,145

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 753

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.9%

African American:

42.6%

White:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northboro Elementary School ranks better than 51.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 57^th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.2. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.9%), African American (42.6%), White (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northboro Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 17^th best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Northboro Elementary School employs 55.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northboro Elementary School is $15,145, which is the 38^th highest among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northboro Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northboro Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	34.39	1151^st	1688	31.8%
2007	54.87	847^th	1786	52.6%
2008	49.01	956^th	1789	46.6%
2009	57.44	830^th	1847	55.1%
2010	53.52	960^th	1919	50.0%
2011	59.22	859^th	1985	56.7%
2012	34.52	1329^th	1984	33.0%
2013	50.02	1001^st	2029	50.7%
2014	41.66	1213^th	2064	41.2%
2016	58.22	866^th	2087	58.5%
2017	56.45	900^th	2112	57.4%
2018	51.00	1028^th	2118	51.5%
2019	61.43	806^th	2182	63.1%
2021	52.80	1026^th	2247	54.3%
2022	55.05	945^th	2219	57.4%
2023	46.07	1184^th	2240	47.1%
2024	50.20	1086^th	2256	51.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northboro Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	226	410	6	96	0	n/a	n/a	0	738
1989	195	476	11	110	0	n/a	n/a	0	792
1990	164	600	9	118	0	n/a	n/a	0	891
1991	126	630	8	104	1	n/a	n/a	0	869
1992	89	573	8	101	2	n/a	n/a	0	773
1993	77	672	6	92	1	n/a	n/a	0	848
1994	81	644	16	132	2	n/a	n/a	0	875
1995	129	487	9	95	1	n/a	n/a	0	721
1996	129	487	9	95	1	n/a	n/a	0	721
1997	191	464	6	121	1	n/a	n/a	0	783
1998	215	415	7	152	1	n/a	n/a	0	790
1999	233	418	7	160	3	n/a	n/a	0	821
2000	219	400	9	161	3	n/a	n/a	0	792
2001	226	440	8	174	3	n/a	n/a	0	851
2002	176	452	6	231	2	n/a	n/a	0	867
2003	176	452	6	231	2	n/a	n/a	0	867
2004	169	443	5	231	4	n/a	n/a	0	852
2005	166	454	8	219	3	n/a	n/a	0	850
2006	143	470	7	233	3	n/a	n/a	0	856
2007	97	395	8	236	4	n/a	n/a	61	801
2008	77	388	7	246	2	n/a	n/a	56	776
2009	70	351	9	250	1	n/a	n/a	46	727
2010	70	340	10	273	2	n/a	n/a	37	732
2011	64	365	9	283	1	2	33	0	757
2012	63	378	6	283	2	1	28	0	761
2013	56	365	4	300	1	0	29	0	755
2014	55	364	5	308	7	0	27	0	766
2015	59	377	3	304	8	0	26	0	777
2016	58	335	6	336	8	1	28	0	772
2017	53	335	3	361	9	1	26	0	788
2018	35	326	4	360	12	1	23	0	761
2019	29	324	3	390	2	1	20	0	769
2020	22	320	3	402	2	1	19	0	769
2021	22	325	4	423	0	1	21	0	796
2022	27	324	4	409	1	1	17	0	783
2023	32	328	3	406	2	1	11	0	783
2024	30	321	3	391	2	1	5	0	753

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northboro Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	738	51.0	14.4	64.4
1989	792	52.0	15.2	77.7
1990	891	54.0	16.5	83.1
1991	869	56.0	15.5	87.1
1992	773	50.0	15.4	n/a
1993	848	49.0	17.3	85.4
1994	875	53.0	16.5	87.5
1995	721	44.0	16.4	64.5
1996	721	44.0	16.4	64.5
1997	783	44.0	17.8	58.9
1998	790	46.0	17.2	67.3
1999	821	46.0	17.8	65.8
2000	792	48.0	16.5	66.5
2001	851	49.0	17.4	53.9
2002	867	50.0	17.3	61.4
2003	867	50.0	17.3	61.4
2004	852	52.0	16.4	64.2
2005	850	53.0	16.0	50.4
2006	856	53.0	16.2	55.3
2007	801	52.0	15.4	65.1
2008	776	54.5	14.2	65.8
2009	727	58.8	14.4	70.6
2010	732	51.0	14.3	73.1
2011	757	53.5	14.1	67.1
2012	761	53.0	14.3	73.3
2013	755	54.0	13.9	72.3
2014	766	54.0	14.1	74.8
2015	777	59.0	13.1	74.4
2016	772	63.0	12.2	74.1
2017	788	57.0	13.8	77
2018	761	56.0	13.5	80.9
2019	769	50.0	15.3	79.1
2020	769	52.0	14.7	80.4
2021	796	48.0	16.5	85.7
2022	783	53.5	14.6	83.5
2023	783	54.5	14.3	78
2024	753	55.5	13.5	76.2

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 Northboro Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	738	51.0	14.4	64.4
1989	792	52.0	15.2	77.7
1990	891	54.0	16.5	83.1
1991	869	56.0	15.5	87.1
1992	773	50.0	15.4	n/a
1993	848	49.0	17.3	85.4
1994	875	53.0	16.5	87.5
1995	721	44.0	16.4	64.5
1996	721	44.0	16.4	64.5
1997	783	44.0	17.8	58.9
1998	790	46.0	17.2	67.3
1999	821	46.0	17.8	65.8
2000	792	48.0	16.5	66.5
2001	851	49.0	17.4	53.9
2002	867	50.0	17.3	61.4
2003	867	50.0	17.3	61.4
2004	852	52.0	16.4	64.2
2005	850	53.0	16.0	50.4
2006	856	53.0	16.2	55.3
2007	801	52.0	15.4	65.1
2008	776	54.5	14.2	65.8
2009	727	58.8	14.4	70.6
2010	732	51.0	14.3	73.1
2011	757	53.5	14.1	67.1
2012	761	53.0	14.3	73.3
2013	755	54.0	13.9	72.3
2014	766	54.0	14.1	74.8
2015	777	59.0	13.1	74.4
2016	772	63.0	12.2	74.1
2017	788	57.0	13.8	77
2018	761	56.0	13.5	80.9
2019	769	50.0	15.3	79.1
2020	769	52.0	14.7	80.4
2021	796	48.0	16.5	85.7
2022	783	53.5	14.6	83.5
2023	783	54.5	14.3	78
2024	753	55.5	13.5	76.2

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 Northboro Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$997 (9.3%)	$9,776 (90.7%)	$10,773
2019	$846 (7.7%)	$10,170 (92.3%)	$11,016
2020	$628 (5.5%)	$10,693 (94.5%)	$11,321
2021	$630 (5.9%)	$9,959 (94.1%)	$10,589
2022	$2,229 (15.8%)	$11,877 (84.2%)	$14,107
2023	$2,178 (14.4%)	$12,966 (85.6%)	$15,145

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northboro Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 806^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1184^th of 2240 Elementary schools	15.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northboro Elementary School)	44	43	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northboro Elementary School)	67	58	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northboro Elementary School)	63	50	13%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northboro Elementary School)	74	44	30%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northboro Elementary School)	61	66	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northboro Elementary School)	75	76	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Northboro Elementary School)	51	49	2%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northboro Elementary School)	100	100
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	769	783	1.8%
African American	324	328	1.2%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	390	406	4.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	29	32	10.3%
Two or More Races	20	11	45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.1%	78%	1%

Schools Near Northboro Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northboro Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	400 40th St	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 494-1600	753	56	13.5	76.2%	30 (4.0%)	321 (42.6%)	391 (51.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	50.2	1086^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.9%		46.1	1184^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.1%	98	54.0	62.0	44.0				58.0	59.0	64.0	100.0			37.0			$15,145	$2,178	$12,966
Northmore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4111 N Terrace Dr	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 494-1700	631	37	17.0	67.4%	22 (3.5%)	224 (35.5%)	375 (59.4%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	16.3	2000^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.3%		19.7	1904^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.0%	96	32.0	34.0	32.0				40.0	35.0	45.0				31.0			$14,569	$2,773	$11,796
Pleasant City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2222 Spruce Ave	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 838-5800	328	21	15.6	89.0%	6 (1.8%)	271 (82.6%)	46 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	18.4	1946^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.7%		14.9	2033^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	9.2%	87	29.0	38.0	28.0				38.0	40.0	44.0				42.0			$16,190	$2,867	$13,323
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach	Public, Charter	K-8	2101 N. Australian Ave	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 670-1138	276	17	16.0	86.6%	6 (2.2%)	250 (90.6%)	17 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	10.6	2139^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.2%		13.1	2081^st of 2240 public elementary schools	7.1%	58	36.0	9.0	15.0	51.0	32.0	12.0	32.0	14.0	22.0	32.0	38.0	31.0	6.0	4.0	24.0	$13,028	$1,809	$11,219
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1220 L A Kirksey St	West Palm Beach	33401	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 653-5100	353	21	16.8	85.6%	15 (4.2%)	268 (75.9%)	62 (17.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.1%)	4.9	2223^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	1.5%		4	2210^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.3%	13	24.0	22.0	18.0				35.0	24.0	21.0				13.0			$15,929	$3,433	$12,496
West Riviera Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1057 W 6th St	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 494-1900	539	25	21.5	83.1%	12 (2.2%)	376 (69.8%)	122 (22.6%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (3.9%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	4.3	2227^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.3%		5.5	2196^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.0%	31	16.0	16.0	18.0				30.0	32.0	20.0				16.0			$11,593	$1,884	$9,709
U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	800 11th St	West Palm Beach	33401	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 671-6500	480	31	15.4	76.9%	20 (4.2%)	421 (87.7%)	28 (5.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	38.1	1394^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.2%		39	1360^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.3%	34	53.0	41.0	45.0				55.0	47.0	49.0	100.0			44.0			$14,890	$2,110	$12,780
Potentials Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1201 Australian Ave	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 842-3213	25	1	25.0	48.0%	7 (28.0%)	8 (32.0%)	8 (32.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)								(n/a)
Teen Parent Program - Pk	Public	PK-K	1160 Avenue N	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 494-1592	17	0			7 (41.2%)	6 (35.3%)	3 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1160 Avenue N	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 494-1400	369	24	15.7	78.9%	41 (11.1%)	281 (76.2%)	32 (8.7%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	14.8	2041^st of 2256 public elementary schools	9.5%		9.3	2146^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.2%	105	26.0	24.0	30.0				38.0	42.0	47.0				23.0			$17,170	$3,365	$13,804

Frequently Asked Questions about Northboro Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Northboro Elementary School?

Students at Northboro Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 43% African American, 4% White.

How many students attend Northboro Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 753 students attended Northboro Elementary School.

What district is Northboro Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

Is Northboro Elementary School a good school?

Northboro Elementary School ranks 1086^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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