Serving 864 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H. L. Johnson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H. L. Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
H. L. Johnson Elementary School's student population of 864 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
864 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1984
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
H. L. Johnson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. L. Johnson Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
32%
38%
Black
21%
21%
White
39%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Palm Beach School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. L. Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
H. L. Johnson Elementary School is ranked #694 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are H. L. Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
H. L. Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royal Palm Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend H. L. Johnson Elementary School?
864 students attend H. L. Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of H. L. Johnson Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H. L. Johnson Elementary School?
H. L. Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does H. L. Johnson Elementary School offer ?
H. L. Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H. L. Johnson Elementary School part of?
H. L. Johnson Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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