Knights Elementary School

4815 N Keene Rd
Plant City, FL 33565
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 633 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Knights Elementary School ranks in the top 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 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Knights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Knights Elementary School's student population of 633 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
633 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Knights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knights Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1808 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Knights Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Knights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Knights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Knights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
45%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Knights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Knights Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
46%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Knights Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Knights Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Knights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Knights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Knights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knights Elementary School's ranking?
Knights Elementary School is ranked #1808 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Knights Elementary School often compared to?
Knights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary Magnet School, Cork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Knights Elementary School?
633 students attend Knights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Knights Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knights Elementary School?
Knights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Knights Elementary School offer ?
Knights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Knights Elementary School part of?
Knights Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Knights Elementary School located?
Knights Elementary School is located in the Knights Community Club neighborhood of Plant City, FL.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days*
November 24, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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