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Kenly Elementary School

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Kenly Elementary School ranks 1256 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1256^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 44% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Kenly Elementary School is a PK-5 public school in Tampa, FL, serving 404 students in the Hillsborough district, where 78.5% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a high-poverty community.

The most striking feature of Kenly is its dramatic academic turnaround. In just two years, the school jumped from the 4th percentile statewide to the 44th percentile, a meteoric rise of 40 points. This improvement is largely driven by an exceptional cohort of 5th graders, who now outperform district and state averages in science (78% proficient), math (71%), and English Language Arts (71%). For context, nearby schools like Potter Elementary School and Sheehy Elementary School remain stuck in the bottom 5th percentile. Kenly also invests heavily in its students, spending $16,204 per pupil and maintaining a favorable 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio, lower than many peers like Palm River Elementary School (16.8:1).

However, Kenly is a tale of two schools. While 5th grade excels, lower grades still struggle significantly—3rd grade ELA proficiency is just 28%, compared to the state average of 60%. Additionally, chronic absenteeism remains a critical issue, with 48.2% of students missing too many days in 2023-2024, among the highest in the area alongside Robles Elementary School (48.8%). The school has proven it can achieve high outcomes, but the challenge now is to replicate that success across all grade levels and address attendance to unlock even greater potential.

404

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,204

Per pupil spending ?

78.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2909 N 66th St
Tampa, FL 33619

(813) 744-8074

District: Hillsborough

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.2%

Hispanic:

34.4%

White:

7.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 7th percentile in 2016 → 44th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 37 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (57% vs 62% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (48% vs 31% Florida)

!English Language Arts scores 14 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

1,256^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 36 pts since 2016

From bottom 7% (2016) to bottom 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

71^st of 175Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

45^th of 70Hillsborough 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
2026	45.6	1256 of 2240	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.2	1412 of 2258	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	9.0	2172 of 2256	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	15.6	2012 of 2240	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.1	1760 of 2219	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.9	1930 of 2247	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	6.7	2112 of 2182	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	10.7	1985 of 2118	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	9.4	2010 of 2112	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	11.9	1931 of 2087	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	27.7	1558 of 2064	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	24.9	1617 of 2029	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	15.1	1774 of 1984	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	15.7	1775 of 1985	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	12.6	1766 of 1919	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	18.8	1588 of 1847	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	22.0	1478 of 1789	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	18.0	1538 of 1786	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	11.8	1537 of 1688	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science78%+18 vs state

Math61%-4 vs state

English Language Arts46%-14 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, December 2, 2011

Kenly Elementary is the WORST school my kids have ever attended I would not reccomend anybody sending their kids there, the staff doesn't care about the kids, they do not watch them closely so there is a lot of bullying and hitting going on. I would not even give this school one star but in order to write my review they make you give at least one star. Also my kids went from E's and S's to N's and U's. I am to the point where I am moving away from this neighborhood just so my kids do not have to go to this HORRIBLE place they call Kenly Elementary. A place where kids are supposed to learn not have to worry about whats going to happen to them when they go to school every morning!!!!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kenly Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2909 N 66th St	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8074	404	28	14.4	78.5%	29 (7.2%)	211 (52.2%)	139 (34.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.2%)	45.6	1256^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.9%		38.2	1412^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.5%	156	28.0	40.0	71.0	59.0	49.0	71.0	78.0	$16,204	$2,295	$13,910
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	6406 E Chelsea St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(844) 702-3123	61	2	30.5	13.1%	3 (4.9%)	37 (60.7%)	13 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	7 (11.5%)	19.9	1928^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.9%		17.7	1976^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.5%	48	53.0	45.0	29.0	47.0	45.0	47.0	47.0	$29,297	$1,005	$28,291
Oak Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2716 N 46th St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-7733	314	23	13.7	79.3%	20 (6.4%)	216 (68.8%)	58 (18.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.1%)	14	2062^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	7.9%		9.7	2155^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.6%	93	40.0	21.0	33.0	64.0	40.0	36.0	24.0	$15,765	$2,560	$13,205
Palm River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	805 Maydell Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8066	406	24	16.8	80.3%	39 (9.6%)	134 (33.0%)	222 (54.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.5%)	8.5	2163^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.4%		7.8	2185^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.2%	22	22.0	33.0	41.0	33.0	43.0	29.0	40.0	$15,349	$1,984	$13,366
Clair-Mel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1025 S 78th St	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8080	536	15	36.7	77.2%	36 (6.7%)	128 (23.9%)	365 (68.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	8.1	2169^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.2%		8.4	2178^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.5%	9	24.0	30.0	38.0	30.0	37.0	48.0	34.0	$11,042	$1,499	$9,543
James Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4302 E Ellicott St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-4800	388	25	15.5	82.7%	29 (7.5%)	248 (63.9%)	100 (25.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	4.5	2203^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	1.7%		3.3	2231^st of 2258 public elementary schools	1.2%	28	27.0	24.0	33.0	25.0	19.0	38.0	38.0	$16,445	$3,148	$13,297
Potter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3224 E Cayuga St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5564	467	28	16.4	85.9%	16 (3.4%)	350 (74.9%)	82 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.6%)	2.9	2217^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.0%		2.6	2237^th of 2258 public elementary schools	0.9%	20	29.0	27.0	28.0	36.0	16.0	23.0	20.0	$13,996	$2,718	$11,279
Lomax Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4207 N 26th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5569	239	18	13.5	77.8%	6 (2.5%)	193 (80.8%)	23 (9.6%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	32.3	1611^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.1%		34.7	1501^st of 2258 public elementary schools	33.5%	110	47.0	28.0	69.0	50.0	47.0	56.0	54.0	$15,341	$1,808	$13,533
Sheehy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6402 N 40th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 233-3800	396	24	16.7	78.3%	16 (4.0%)	294 (74.2%)	75 (18.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	12.1	2105^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.0%		8.9	2169^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.9%	64	27.0	21.0	36.0	20.0	27.0	45.0	62.0	$15,137	$2,503	$12,633
Robles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4405 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8033	472	31	15.2	82.4%	20 (4.2%)	325 (68.9%)	100 (21.2%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (4.0%)	11.8	2108^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.9%		10.6	2136^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.4%	28	35.0	45.0	35.0	43.0	51.0	26.0	33.0	$15,381	$2,579	$12,802

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenly Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Kenly Elementary School?

Students at Kenly Elementary School are 52% African American, 34% Hispanic, 7% White, 5% Two or more races.

Is Kenly Elementary School a good school?

Kenly Elementary School ranks 1256^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Kenly Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Kenly Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 404 students attended Kenly Elementary School.

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