Summary:
In zip code 32217, there is one elementary school, Kings Trail Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 in Jacksonville, Florida, within the Duval County school district.
Kings Trail Elementary School is facing significant challenges, with academic performance well below both district and state averages across nearly all subjects and grade levels. The school ranks in the bottom 6% of all elementary schools in Florida, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 59% is alarmingly high—far exceeding the district average of 44.8% and nearly double the state average of 31.4%. This suggests that many students are missing substantial instructional time, which directly impacts learning outcomes. For example, only 21% of 3rd graders are proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 57% statewide, and 5th-grade science proficiency is just 34% versus 55% statewide. The school's student-teacher ratio is 18.1:1, and spending per student is $10,455, with nearly 47% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Despite these struggles, there is a notable bright spot in 4th-grade math, where 51% of students are proficient—the only subject where the school exceeds 50% and the gap to the state average is smallest at just 11 points. This could indicate an effective teacher or program worth replicating. However, the overall picture is one of a school in crisis, compounded by being in a district that itself ranks in the bottom third of Florida. For parents, this data highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions to address absenteeism and boost academic achievement at Kings Trail Elementary School.
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