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#3666 of 3,778 schools in FL

Kings Trail Elementary School

Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL

A Duval elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7401 OLD KINGS RD S, Jacksonville, FL 32217

  • Math 33% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-27.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.9 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-22.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$11,578
Chronic Absenteeism67.1%

Students at Kings Trail Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kings Trail Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,742

Median home value

$291,300

Median rent

$1,190/mo

College educated

38.7%

Homeownership

56.2%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
San Jose Catholic Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4PK–80.6 mi308Compare →
San Jose Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3PK–60.7 mi170Compare →
Jca - Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool & KdgnPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.4 mi7Compare →
A Childs Place Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–41.5 mi17Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Duval

Schools in district
208
Rank in district
#173 of 194
District spending per student
$11,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kings Trail Elementary School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kings Trail Elementary School

Kings Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 307 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,666 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kings Trail Elementary School

What grades does Kings Trail Elementary School serve?

Kings Trail Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Kings Trail Elementary School?

Kings Trail Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings Trail Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kings Trail Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kings Trail Elementary School rank in FL?

Kings Trail Elementary School ranks #3,666 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Kings Trail Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kings Trail Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Kings Trail Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kings Trail Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kings Trail Elementary School a charter school?

No, Kings Trail Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kings Trail Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Kings Trail Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kings Trail Elementary School?

49.8% of students at Kings Trail Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
307
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
67.1%
Area population (ZIP 32217)
21,084
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
37.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32217; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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