Kernan Trail Elementary School

Kernan Trail Elementary School serves 638 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Jacksonville's well-established 32246 community. With 42 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 77th percentile among Florida's elementary schools at #883 out of 3,816 statewide.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 67% achieving proficient or above levels, while 58% reach proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. As a regular public school in Duval County, Kernan Trail Elementary serves families in a stable residential area where the median household income is $74,401 and the poverty rate remains relatively low at 11.2%. The surrounding neighborhood reflects a mix of educational backgrounds, with 38% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, creating a community that values learning and academic achievement.

Located on Kernan Boulevard South, the school sits within Jacksonville's large city environment while serving a specific suburban community of nearly 59,000 residents, offering students the benefits of both urban resources and neighborhood familiarity.