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Henry F. Kite Elementary School

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Public, Magnet Grades

Summary

Henry F. Kite Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 237 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 52 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Henry F. Kite Elementary stands out in several ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (89.03%) than the surrounding schools, which range from 34.81% to 92.19% African American. Henry F. Kite also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 36.9% to 50.6% over the past few years, higher than the 39.9% to 69.5% range of nearby schools. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the Duval district and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with the 5th-grade science proficiency rate at just 17% compared to 48% for Duval and 51% for Florida.

Despite these challenges, Henry F. Kite Elementary has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $8,075 in 2019-2020 to $12,059 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the spending per student at some of the nearby schools like Garden City Elementary School and Highlands Elementary School. The school also serves a predominantly low-income population, with 71.81% to 77.86% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the 56.08% to 88.45% range of surrounding schools. These factors suggest that targeted interventions and support systems may be needed to address the specific challenges faced by Henry F. Kite Elementary and help improve educational outcomes for its students.

237

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

73.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9430 Lem Turner Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208

(904) 924-3031

District: Duval

Students who attend Henry F. Kite Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jean Ribault Middle School
High:	Jean Ribault High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.0%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 60th percentile in 2017 → 24th in 2023

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (40% vs 55% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (49% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped from its 60th-percentile peak (2017) to 24th (2023)

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school40%

District avg51%

Florida avg55%

Not ranked this year

Henry F. Kite Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

54^th of 67Duval among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2023	26.5	1699 of 2240	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.3	1607 of 2219	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.5	1534 of 2247	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.5	1089 of 2182	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.8	1198 of 2118	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	59.2	841 of 2112	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	38.3	1302 of 2087	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	41.5	1217 of 2064	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.9	1310 of 2029	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	22.5	1605 of 1984	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	32.3	1434 of 1985	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	19.2	1642 of 1919	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	54.8	883 of 1847	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	37.3	1197 of 1789	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.3	995 of 1786	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.4	937 of 1688	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2022-2023) ?

Math52%-6 vs state

English Language Arts35%-19 vs state

Science17%-34 vs state

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Schools Near Henry F. Kite Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Total
Idea Compass	Public, Charter		4959 Blanding Blvd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(904) 892-5203	0																		(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Henry F. Kite Elementary School

How many students attend Henry F. Kite Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Henry F. Kite Elementary School.

What district is Henry F. Kite Elementary School in?

Duval

What is the racial makeup of Henry F. Kite Elementary School?

Students at Henry F. Kite Elementary School are 89% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.

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