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Northboro Elementary School

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Northboro Elementary School ranks 803 rd of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

803^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Northboro Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-5 in West Palm Beach, Florida, with 753 students and part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 38 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Northboro Elementary has received a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years, indicating it performs slightly above average compared to other Florida elementary schools.

Northboro Elementary consistently outperforms the Palm Beach district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in math, with 73% of 3rd graders, 82% of 5th graders, and 100% of 6th graders proficient or better in math, compared to 64%, 59%, and 65% for the district, respectively. However, the school has higher chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 11.9% to 31.4% in recent years, which may impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, a high percentage (76.23% in 2023-2024) of Northboro Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Northboro Elementary spends significantly more per student ($17,061 in 2023-2024) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $10,773 to $16,296 per student. This additional funding may contribute to the school's stronger academic performance, particularly in math, making it a standout option for families in the area seeking a high-performing elementary school. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate and socioeconomically disadvantaged student population are areas that require attention and additional support to ensure continued student success.

728

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,243

Per pupil spending ?

73.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 40th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407

(561) 494-1600

District: Palm Beach

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.3%

African American:

43.4%

White:

4.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2014 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (64% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2014

✓Above the Florida median (64th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg58%

Florida avg58%

803^rd of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

45^th of 129Elementary Schools in the Palm Beach

38^th of 67Palm Beach among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	62.9	803 of 2258	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.2	1086 of 2256	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.1	1184 of 2240	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.0	945 of 2219	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.8	1026 of 2247	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.4	806 of 2182	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.0	1028 of 2118	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.4	900 of 2112	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.2	866 of 2087	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	41.7	1213 of 2064	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.0	1001 of 2029	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	34.5	1329 of 1984	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	59.2	859 of 1985	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	53.5	960 of 1919	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.4	830 of 1847	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	49.0	956 of 1789	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	54.9	847 of 1786	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	34.4	1151 of 1688	31.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math71%+10 vs state

Science61%+6 vs state

English Language Arts58%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Algebra 1 End of Course	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	728	50	14.7	73.5%	33 (4.5%)	316 (43.4%)	366 (50.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (1.0%)	62.9	803^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	64.4%		50.2	1086^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.9%	283	59.0	56.0	59.0				73.0	54.0	82.0	100.0			61.0				$16,243	$790	$15,453
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	710	38	18.6	61.7%	28 (3.9%)	228 (32.1%)	444 (62.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	17.2	1985^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.1%		16.3	2000^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.3%	15	26.0	34.0	36.0				35.0	47.0	56.0				42.0				$13,497	$1,259	$12,238
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	315	21	15.0	90.2%	8 (2.5%)	260 (82.5%)	43 (13.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	12.8	2087^th of 2258 public elementary schools	7.6%		18.4	1946^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.7%	141	34.0	34.0	38.0				36.0	45.0	27.0				35.0				$17,041	$1,046	$15,995
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	246	13	18.9	81.7%	2 (0.8%)	225 (91.5%)	17 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4.1	2229^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.3%		10.6	2139^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.2%	90	25.0	36.0	21.0	19.0	60.0	29.0	16.0	26.0	14.0	29.0	46.0	21.0	8.0	22.0	40.0	48.0	$13,748	$1,368	$12,380
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	315	20	15.7	78.4%	11 (3.5%)	237 (75.2%)	55 (17.5%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	7.3	2193^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	2.9%		4.9	2223^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	1.5%	30	39.0	24.0	17.0				46.0	33.0	21.0				11.0				$18,611	$2,329	$16,282
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	524	31	17.1	77.9%	13 (2.5%)	346 (66.0%)	110 (21.0%)	6 (1.1%)	44 (8.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	12.1	2103^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	6.9%		4.3	2227^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.3%	124	31.0	16.0	25.0				58.0	30.0	29.0				22.0				$13,518	$1,559	$11,957
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	496	28	17.7	74.8%	23 (4.6%)	424 (85.5%)	31 (6.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.6%)	37.6	1429^th of 2258 public elementary schools	36.7%		38.1	1394^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.2%	35	53.0	35.0	50.0				53.0	44.0	67.0	100.0			43.0				$14,736	$796	$13,940
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	397	29	13.9	78.3%	40 (10.1%)	288 (72.5%)	51 (12.8%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	23.5	1810^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.8%		14.8	2041^st of 2256 public elementary schools	9.5%	231	28.0	42.0	46.0				43.0	45.0	48.0				51.0				$18,556	$1,382	$17,174
Teen Parent Program - Pk	Public	PK-K	1160 Avenue N	Riviera Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 494-1592	25	0			4 (16.0%)	18 (72.0%)	3 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Westward Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1101 Golf Ave	West Palm Beach	33401	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 653-5200	512	39	13.1	75.0%	13 (2.5%)	441 (86.1%)	47 (9.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	19	1942^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	14.0%		25	1767^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.7%	175	41.0	40.0	44.0				40.0	40.0	36.0				40.0				$18,044	$1,517	$16,527

Frequently Asked Questions about Northboro Elementary School

What district is Northboro Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

Is Northboro Elementary School a good school?

Northboro Elementary School ranks 803^rd of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northboro Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 728 students attended Northboro Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Northboro Elementary School?

Students at Northboro Elementary School are 50% Hispanic, 43% African American, 5% White.

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