Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Henry F. Kite Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry F. Kite Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Henry F. Kite Elementary School's student population of 237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henry F. Kite Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry F. Kite Elementary School is 0.21, which is less 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
#2215 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
89%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry F. Kite Elementary School's ranking?
Henry F. Kite Elementary School is ranked #2215 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Henry F. Kite Elementary School?
237 students attend Henry F. Kite Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Henry F. Kite Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry F. Kite Elementary School?
Henry F. Kite Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Henry F. Kite Elementary School offer ?
Henry F. Kite Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Henry F. Kite Elementary School part of?
Henry F. Kite Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Henry F. Kite Elementary School located?
Henry F. Kite Elementary School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 18 other public schools located in Northside.
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