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Northboro Elementary School

400 40TH ST WEST PALM BEACH FL 33407

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 78 of 252 in Florida

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About Northboro Elementary School

Northboro Elementary School is situated at 400 40th Street in West Palm Beach, Florida and has approximately 753 enrolled students in grades Pre-K through 5. Within that population, the school maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1, and employs 55.5 full-time equivalent teachers.

Northboro Elementary scores above average when compared to Florida’s public and charter schools operating at the same grade level. State test scores show that 61% of students are proficient in math and 52% in reading. Additionally, the school had higher proficiency rates in science across 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Northboro also has a diverse demographic with 96% minority enrollment and 76% of students are economically disadvantaged. The median home price to reside in West Palm Beach is around $350,000, which is higher than the state average. For families looking for the best elementary schools in Florida, Northboro provides a reliable snapshot based on quantitative outcomes, student demographics, and local context.

Northboro Elementary School Contact Information

Address

400 40TH ST WEST PALM BEACH FL 33407

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Phone

(561) 494-1600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 52% in Reading.
56
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
14
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
753
Total Students
$55751
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 78 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Northboro Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00AM - 6:00PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 4.1%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 51.9%
Black 41.9%
Two+ Races 1.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
4.1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
51.9%
Black
41.9%
Two+ Races
1.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 753
49.2%
370 Female
50.8%
383 Male

Student Population

753 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

398 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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The school and its students participate in district-wide events. A prominent recent event was the annual Showcase of Schools held on October 28, 2025, where families could explore Choice and Career programs offered by schools across the district.

FAQ

Q1: What is the mission of Northboro Elementary School?

Ans: The mission is to educate, affirm, and inspire every child within an equity-embedded school system.

Q2: What is the student-teacher ratio at Northboro Elementary School?

Ans: The student-teacher ratio is 13:1 to allow for personalization.

Q3: What the school's contact information?

Ans: The main office can be contact at 561-494-1600 with any questions.

Q4: How does Northboro Elementary School involved with the community?

Ans: The school is involved with the community through their multiple programs and events, establishing a strong partnership between the school and community.

Q5: What is the school's academic performance rating?

Ans: Northboro Elementary School has received accolades for their academic performance, which can be found on their website.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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