Jensen Beach Elementary School

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Jensen Beach Elementary School ranks 350 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jensen Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 558 students in grades PK-5 in Jensen Beach, Florida, which is part of the Martin County School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 79% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science compared to 58% for Martin County and 53% for the state.

One notable characteristic of Jensen Beach Elementary is its higher percentage of white students (75.45%) compared to nearby schools like Port Salerno Elementary (81.02% Hispanic) and J.D. Parker School of Technology (46.82% Hispanic, 21.19% African American). However, Jensen Beach Elementary also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 11.0% to 26.9% over the past few years, which is higher than the 12.8% rate at Palm City Elementary.

Despite its high academic performance, Jensen Beach Elementary has a 45.16% free/reduced lunch rate, which is higher than some nearby schools like Palm City Elementary (20.21%) but lower than others like Port Salerno Elementary (74.36%) and J.D. Parker School of Technology (72.25%). This suggests that the school's strong academic results may be attributed to factors beyond just socioeconomic status, making it an interesting case study within the Martin County School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2525 NE Savannah Rd
Jensen Beach, FL 34957

(772) 219-1555

District: Martin

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,123

Students who attend Jensen Beach Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Stuart Middle School
High:	Jensen Beach High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 573

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.4%

Hispanic:

13.1%

African American:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jensen Beach Elementary School ranks better than 84.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Martin School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.2. (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: White (71.4%), Hispanic (13.1%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jensen Beach Elementary School is 13.9, which is the 3^rd best among 12 elementary schools in the Martin School District. (See more...)

Compare Jensen Beach Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jensen Beach Elementary School is $12,123. 9 elementary schools in the Martin School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Martin:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin 33^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jensen Beach Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	78.03	338^th	1688	80.0%
2007	82.02	286^th	1786	84.0%
2008	80.32	309^th	1789	82.7%
2009	79.81	323^rd	1847	82.5%
2010	81.86	282^nd	1919	85.3%
2011	78.28	384^th	1985	80.7%
2012	52.15	949^th	1984	52.2%
2013	62.95	722^nd	2029	64.4%
2014	61.58	779^th	2064	62.3%
2016	70.01	594^th	2087	71.5%
2017	68.23	651^st	2112	69.2%
2018	67.58	666^th	2118	68.6%
2019	68.86	654^th	2182	70.0%
2021	80.61	411^th	2247	81.7%
2022	85.44	297^th	2219	86.6%
2023	83.99	315^th	2240	85.9%
2024	82.20	350^th	2256	84.5%

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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 Jensen Beach Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	912	41	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	969
1989	791	27	12	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	837
1990	811	35	7	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	863
1991	878	34	5	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	932
1992	928	44	7	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	990
1993	901	33	7	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	955
1994	902	32	8	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	954
1995	588	23	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	625
1996	588	23	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	625
1997	589	22	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	622
1998	591	24	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	630
1999	556	25	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	593
2000	572	18	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	602
2001	551	16	1	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	590
2002	511	15	4	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	553
2003	511	15	4	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	553
2004	518	18	4	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
2005	612	25	9	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	683
2006	581	22	9	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	652
2007	524	17	9	35	1	n/a	n/a	31	617
2008	513	23	7	51	1	n/a	n/a	31	626
2009	488	20	5	52	1	n/a	n/a	37	603
2010	456	24	5	57	1	n/a	n/a	28	571
2011	427	41	5	62	0	0	20	0	555
2012	438	42	4	66	0	1	25	0	576
2013	427	33	9	78	1	0	25	0	573
2014	442	42	10	79	0	0	24	0	597
2015	480	35	9	72	0	2	17	0	615
2016	494	36	10	76	1	0	22	0	639
2017	487	22	10	72	1	1	16	0	609
2018	480	16	7	78	0	1	22	0	604
2019	460	19	11	74	0	0	24	0	588
2020	435	27	21	89	0	1	26	0	599
2021	391	22	17	67	1	1	19	0	518
2022	430	22	13	75	1	1	21	0	563
2023	421	30	14	66	1	1	25	0	558
2024	409	35	15	75	3	1	35	0	573

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jensen Beach Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	969	48.0	20.1	9.8
1989	837	41.0	20.4	11
1990	863	48.0	17.9	14.5
1991	932	51.0	18.2	11.2
1992	990	49.0	20.2	14.8
1993	955	48.0	19.9	24.2
1994	954	49.0	19.5	23.4
1995	625	31.0	20.2	17.6
1996	625	31.0	20.2	17.6
1997	622	35.0	17.8	21.4
1998	630	33.0	19.1	21
1999	593	33.0	18.0	20.9
2000	602	33.0	18.2	20.6
2001	590	34.0	17.4	25.4
2002	553	32.0	17.3	24.8
2003	553	32.0	17.3	24.8
2004	565	33.0	17.1	23.5
2005	683	42.0	16.3	26.6
2006	652	44.0	14.8	21.6
2007	617	38.0	16.2	17.2
2008	626	38.5	16.3	23.9
2009	603	44.4	15.3	33.4
2010	571	38.0	15.0	36.6
2011	555	42.0	13.2	36.2
2012	576	42.0	13.7	40.1
2013	573	43.0	13.3	39.6
2014	597	44.0	13.5	44.9
2015	615	45.0	13.6	46.7
2016	639	45.0	14.2	49.9
2017	609	44.0	13.8	47.3
2018	604	43.0	14.0	43.2
2019	588	43.0	13.6	40.3
2020	599	39.0	15.3	41.7
2021	518	38.0	13.6	44
2022	563	40.0	14.0	38.5
2023	558	38.0	14.6	45.2
2024	573	41.0	13.9	46.1

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 Jensen Beach Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	969	48.0	20.1	9.8
1989	837	41.0	20.4	11
1990	863	48.0	17.9	14.5
1991	932	51.0	18.2	11.2
1992	990	49.0	20.2	14.8
1993	955	48.0	19.9	24.2
1994	954	49.0	19.5	23.4
1995	625	31.0	20.2	17.6
1996	625	31.0	20.2	17.6
1997	622	35.0	17.8	21.4
1998	630	33.0	19.1	21
1999	593	33.0	18.0	20.9
2000	602	33.0	18.2	20.6
2001	590	34.0	17.4	25.4
2002	553	32.0	17.3	24.8
2003	553	32.0	17.3	24.8
2004	565	33.0	17.1	23.5
2005	683	42.0	16.3	26.6
2006	652	44.0	14.8	21.6
2007	617	38.0	16.2	17.2
2008	626	38.5	16.3	23.9
2009	603	44.4	15.3	33.4
2010	571	38.0	15.0	36.6
2011	555	42.0	13.2	36.2
2012	576	42.0	13.7	40.1
2013	573	43.0	13.3	39.6
2014	597	44.0	13.5	44.9
2015	615	45.0	13.6	46.7
2016	639	45.0	14.2	49.9
2017	609	44.0	13.8	47.3
2018	604	43.0	14.0	43.2
2019	588	43.0	13.6	40.3
2020	599	39.0	15.3	41.7
2021	518	38.0	13.6	44
2022	563	40.0	14.0	38.5
2023	558	38.0	14.6	45.2
2024	573	41.0	13.9	46.1

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 Jensen Beach Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$779 (8.8%)	$8,100 (91.2%)	$8,879
2019	$869 (8.6%)	$9,199 (91.4%)	$10,068
2020	$779 (7.5%)	$9,590 (92.5%)	$10,369
2021	$1,016 (9.0%)	$10,242 (91.0%)	$11,258
2022	$961 (8.8%)	$9,904 (91.1%)	$10,866
2023	$1,575 (13.0%)	$10,547 (87.0%)	$12,123

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jensen Beach Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 654^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 315^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 (Jensen Beach Elementary School)	65	75	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	54	51	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jensen Beach Elementary School)	65	77	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martin)	58	54	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jensen Beach Elementary School)	61	72	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	57	55	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jensen Beach Elementary School)	68	78	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	67	60	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jensen Beach Elementary School)	71	71
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	55	50	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jensen Beach Elementary School)	69	71	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	64	45	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Jensen Beach Elementary School)	63	68	5%
5th Grade Science (Martin)	53	50	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	588	558	5.1%
African American	19	30	57.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	11	14	27.3%
Hispanic	74	66	10.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	460	421	8.5%
Two or More Races	24	25	4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.3%	45.2%	4.9%

Schools Near Jensen Beach 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jensen Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2525 NE Savannah Rd	Jensen Beach	34957	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1555	573	41	13.9	46.1%	409 (71.4%)	35 (6.1%)	75 (13.1%)	15 (2.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.1%)	82.2	350^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.5%		84	315^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.9%	35	74.0	53.0	73.0	78.0	67.0	86.0		79.0	$12,123	$1,575	$10,547
Felix A Williams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 NW Baker Rd	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1640	512	34	15.0	42.8%	381 (74.4%)	34 (6.6%)	71 (13.9%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.5%)	78.5	445^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.3%		81	386^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.8%	59	67.0	68.0	59.0	79.0	69.0	77.0		63.0	$12,193	$1,110	$11,083
J. D. Parker School Of Technology	Public	PK, KG-5	1010 SE 10th St	Stuart	34996	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1580	513	33	15.5	70.2%	107 (20.9%)	118 (23.0%)	243 (47.4%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.6%)	38	1402^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	37.9%		43.5	1241^st of 2240 public elementary schools	44.6%	161	30.0	45.0	45.0	49.0	57.0	58.0		50.0	$12,694	$2,229	$10,465
Mariposa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2620 SE Mariposa Ave	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 337-5960	756	44	17.1	63.2%	236 (31.2%)	158 (20.9%)	318 (42.1%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.5%)	35.5	1473^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	34.7%		53.7	999^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.4%	474	58.0	39.0	43.0	63.0	41.0	40.0		42.0	$11,231	$1,997	$9,235
The Hope Charter Center For Autism	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2580 SE Willoughby Blvd	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 334-3288	92	12	7.6	57.6%	53 (57.6%)	12 (13.0%)	21 (22.8%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)								(n/a)
Morningside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 SE Gowin Dr	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 337-6730	667	43	15.5	58.6%	329 (49.3%)	71 (10.6%)	217 (32.5%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (5.5%)	81.8	363^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	83.9%		86	268^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.0%	95	76.0	61.0	65.0	88.0	60.0	78.0	100.0	68.0	$11,724	$1,902	$9,823
Bessey Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2201 SW Matheson Ave	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1500	563	37	15.2	25.9%	454 (80.6%)	1 (0.2%)	74 (13.1%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.3%)	87	253^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	88.8%		87.8	223^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	90.0%	30	70.0	75.0	71.0	76.0	83.0	78.0		72.0	$12,344	$1,798	$10,546
Village Green Environmental Studies School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1700 SE Lennard Rd	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	Yes	No	Yes	(772) 337-6750	597	30	19.9	74.9%	176 (29.5%)	175 (29.3%)	193 (32.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.2%)	33.3	1531^st of 2256 public elementary schools	32.1%		38.5	1375^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.6%	156	49.0	43.0	51.0	42.0	42.0	45.0		48.0	$11,623	$2,147	$9,475
Palm City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1951 SW 34th St	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1565	567	35	16.2	21.5%	472 (83.2%)	7 (1.2%)	51 (9.0%)	26 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	92.1	108^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.2%		91.5	129^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.2%	21	83.0	73.0	81.0	85.0	77.0	83.0		79.0	$10,959	$850	$10,108
Port Salerno Learning Center	Public	PK	3400 Lionel Terrace	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Jensen Beach Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Jensen Beach Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Jensen Beach Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stuart Middle School
High : Jensen Beach High School

What district is Jensen Beach Elementary School in?

Martin

How many students attend Jensen Beach Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 573 students attended Jensen Beach Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Jensen Beach Elementary School?

Students at Jensen Beach Elementary School are 71% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Jensen Beach Elementary School a good school?

Jensen Beach Elementary School ranks 350^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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