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Christa McAuliffe Elementary School

Q: Is Christa McAuliffe Elementary School a good school?

Christa McAuliffe Elementary School ranks 1222 nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

1222^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Christa McAuliffe Elementary School in Palm Bay, FL, is a mid-sized school serving 687 students in grades PK-6 within the Brevard School District, a district ranked in the top third of Florida. The school has historically been a solid, average performer, earning a 3-star rating for six of the last ten years, though its most recent ranking dipped to a 2-star (45th percentile). It serves a predominantly low-income community, with 60.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

Christa McAuliffe stands out for a unique "5th Grade Paradox": its 5th graders are simultaneously the strongest math students and the weakest English Language Arts (ELA) students in the local area. In 2025-2026, 70% of 5th graders were proficient in math—12 points above the district average and 8 points above the state—outpacing nearby schools like Riviera Elementary (62%) and Pineapple Cove Classical Academy (68th percentile overall). Yet, only 49% of the same 5th graders were proficient in ELA, which is 13 points below the district and 12 points below the state, and far behind Riviera's 73% proficiency. This disparity suggests a highly effective 5th-grade math program that isn't yet replicated in reading.

On the positive side, the school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7 (2024-2025), lower than many peers like Riviera (16.0) and Imagine Schools At West Melbourne (19.3). Chronic absenteeism is also lower at 20.5%, compared to over 30% at John F. Turner Senior Elementary and Jupiter Elementary. While the school's ranking has declined from its 2021-2022 peak (65th percentile), it remains a stable, average option in a neighborhood with a wide range of school quality. The key to future improvement will be applying the successful strategies from 5th-grade math to boost reading performance.

687

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,603

Per pupil spending ?

60.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

155 Del Mundo St NW
Palm Bay, FL 32907

(321) 768-0465

District: Brevard

Students who attend Christa McAuliffe Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Central Middle School
High:	Heritage High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.9%

Hispanic:

25.2%

African American:

22.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 46th percentile in 2016 → 45th in 2026

Worth a look

!Science scores 10 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

1,222^nd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

36^th of 66Elementary Schools in the Brevard

24^th of 70Brevard 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	47.0	1222 of 2240	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	51.2	1085 of 2258	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.5	1104 of 2256	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.1	989 of 2240	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.0	784 of 2219	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.7	924 of 2247	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.1	939 of 2182	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.0	1130 of 2118	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.7	1021 of 2112	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	45.2	1137 of 2087	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	62.2	761 of 2064	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	50.7	979 of 2029	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.9	801 of 1984	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.6	772 of 1985	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.5	557 of 1919	71.0%	★★★★☆
2009	66.6	618 of 1847	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.9	568 of 1789	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	65.4	653 of 1786	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	74.5	421 of 1688	75.1%	★★★★☆
2005	71.0	82 of 202	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	69.8	87 of 199	56.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math64%~ state avg

English Language Arts58%~ state avg

Science50%-10 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, May 23, 2020

The best school I have sent my grandson to.he really loves it.teachers are really amazing. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 17, 2018

I love the support and love the teachers and administration gives to the students. They do everything possible for the education of the students. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	155 Del Mundo St NW	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 768-0465	687	50	13.7	60.4%	288 (41.9%)	153 (22.3%)	173 (25.2%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (9.2%)	47	1222^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	45.4%		51.2	1085^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.9%	137	63.0	61.0	49.0	62.0			62.0	55.0	70.0	66.0			50.0					$12,603	$1,572	$11,032
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At Lockmar	Public, Charter	K-8	720 Emerson Drive NE	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(321) 329-5533	724	43	16.8	24.9%	438 (60.5%)	84 (11.6%)	126 (17.4%)	28 (3.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.2%)	66.2	722^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	67.8%		65.2	750^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.8%	28	78.0	68.0	63.0	79.0	46.0	73.0	71.0	73.0	51.0	88.0	58.0	39.0	56.0	61.0	94.0		83.0	$9,129	$00	$9,129
Lockmar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	525 Pepper St NE	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 676-3730	572	45	12.7	50.3%	299 (52.3%)	101 (17.7%)	121 (21.2%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (7.5%)	35.1	1525^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.9%		47.9	1162^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	48.5%	363	46.0	44.0	54.0	68.0			54.0	53.0	39.0	73.0			57.0					$13,448	$1,427	$12,022
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3175 Jupiter Blvd SE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 676-5700	600	39	15.3	72.2%	212 (35.3%)	186 (31.0%)	148 (24.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.5%)	21.5	1889^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.7%		19.6	1920^th of 2258 public elementary schools	15.0%	31	43.0	52.0	36.0	49.0			48.0	57.0	29.0	56.0			41.0					$11,753	$1,507	$10,247
Jupiter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	950 Tupelo Rd SW	Palm Bay	32908	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 952-5990	856	59	14.6	64.1%	291 (34.0%)	269 (31.4%)	185 (21.6%)	11 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (11.6%)	33	1586^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.2%		30.8	1617^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.4%	31	43.0	59.0	48.0	64.0			46.0	51.0	35.0	61.0			56.0					$11,905	$1,793	$10,112
Riviera Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	351 Riviera Dr NE	Palm Bay	32905	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 676-4237	718	45	16.0	59.2%	230 (32.0%)	172 (24.0%)	216 (30.1%)	19 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.7%)	74 (10.3%)	67.7	687^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.3%		58.9	908^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.8%	221	73.0	60.0	73.0	66.0			74.0	64.0	62.0	80.0			75.0					$11,326	$1,351	$9,976
Imagine Schools At West Melbourne	Public, Charter	K-7	3355 Imagine Way	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 768-6200	665	34	19.3	54.0%	311 (46.8%)	134 (20.2%)	139 (20.9%)	18 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	57 (8.6%)	58.2	926^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.7%		61.4	844^th of 2258 public elementary schools	62.6%	82	66.0	66.0	52.0	75.0	57.0	79.0	71.0	74.0	58.0	64.0	60.0	81.0	59.0	74.0	84.0	100.0	83.0	$10,162	$125	$10,038
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1275 Glendale Ave NW	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 951-4920	679	49	13.8	67.2%	246 (36.2%)	208 (30.6%)	163 (24.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (8.2%)	30.4	1657^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.0%		24.8	1785^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.9%	128	47.0	51.0	39.0	66.0			43.0	49.0	34.0	75.0			42.0					$13,335	$1,974	$11,360
Port Malabar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	301 Pioneer Ave NE	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 725-0070	628	46	13.7	63.9%	284 (45.2%)	128 (20.4%)	144 (22.9%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	62 (9.9%)	45.1	1264^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.6%		38.1	1415^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.3%	151	62.0	40.0	64.0	68.0			61.0	40.0	53.0	60.0			72.0					$13,527	$2,077	$11,449
Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1225 Waco Blvd SE	Palm Bay	32909	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 676-1319	576	41	14.2	59.7%	216 (37.5%)	160 (27.8%)	140 (24.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (9.9%)	28.9	1695^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.3%		32.7	1563^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	30.8%	132	46.0	50.0	53.0	69.0			49.0	40.0	39.0	74.0			40.0					$12,548	$1,684	$10,864

Frequently Asked Questions about Christa McAuliffe Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Christa McAuliffe Elementary School?

Students at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School are 42% White, 25% Hispanic, 22% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Christa McAuliffe Elementary School in?

Brevard

Is Christa McAuliffe Elementary School a good school?

Christa McAuliffe Elementary School ranks 1222^nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Christa McAuliffe Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 687 students attended Christa McAuliffe Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Christa McAuliffe Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Christa McAuliffe Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Middle School
High : Heritage High School

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