Keystone Heights Elementary

Summary:

Keystone Heights Elementary is a public elementary school serving 803 students in grades PK-6 in Keystone Heights, Florida, which is part of the Clay District, ranked 10th out of 68 districts in the state with a 4-star rating.

While Keystone Heights Elementary has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.6% to 34.6%, its academic performance has been mixed compared to state and district averages. The school's test scores in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math show that it performs above the state average in some grade levels but often falls behind the Clay District average, particularly in ELA. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 49.44% to 100%, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Keystone Heights Elementary generally performs better than schools in the Alachua and Putnam districts, but lags behind the performance of the nearby McRae Elementary School, which is also in the Clay District and has higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 335 SW Pecan St
       Keystone Heights, FL  32656


(904) 336-1375

District: Clay

SchoolDigger Rank:
939th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,084 Help


Students who attend Keystone Heights Elementary usually attend:

High:    Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  803

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Keystone Heights Elementary ranks better than 58.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 14th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Keystone Heights Elementary is 14.6. 19 elementary schools in the Clay School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Keystone Heights Elementary employs 55 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Keystone Heights Elementary is $12,084, which is the 3rd highest among 28 elementary schools in the Clay School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Keystone Heights Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clay:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay 10th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Keystone Heights Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.61 71st 199 64.3%
2005 72.96 75th 202 62.9%
2006 75.01 408th 1688 75.8%
2007 74.86 419th 1786 76.5%
2008 73.62 442nd 1789 75.3%
2009 71.48 500th 1847 72.9%
2010 67.18 652nd 1919 66.0%
2011 62.37 793rd 1985 60.1%
2012 62.93 738th 1984 62.8%
2013 55.78 886th 2029 56.3%
2014 46.04 1110th 2064 46.2%
2016 67.18 666th 2087 68.1%
2017 74.42 512th 2112 75.8%
2018 80.23 395th 2118 81.4%
2019 79.89 410th 2182 81.2%
2021 85.87 287th 2247 87.2%
2022 63.52 772nd 2219 65.2%
2023 57.09 911th 2240 59.3%
2024 56.31 939th 2256 58.4%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Keystone Heights Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, August 27, 2011

Open Quote Keystone Heights is the best elementary school around. My child went to school there from K to sixth grade and loved it! Like any school or any profession, you will have your share of problems like educators who should find another career. Almost all of my child's teachers were truly devoted and it showed. The best year had to be fourth grade. My child loved going to school every day and I could not have been more pleased. I do wish the principal was more supportive and visible, but the teachers definitely make up for her lack of involvement. Close Quote


by a citizen
Sunday, August 8, 2010

Open Quote My neice attended K there last year and I thought she did very well. The school seems to take education and saftey very important. MY only concern is that I have heard the students do not attend Art class becasue of budget cuts. I beleive this wrong and my daughter loves art and do not want that not nurture. As a parent of a futur student I would like to see this changed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Keystone Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 738 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1989 800 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 809
1990 861 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 870
1991 923 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 932
1992 961 6 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 974
1993 1027 9 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
1994 1056 8 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1075
1995 1137 8 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1154
1996 1137 8 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1154
1997 770 5 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 785
1998 777 11 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 801
1999 787 3 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 801
2000 732 6 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2001 741 10 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 763
2002 744 18 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 773
2003 744 18 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 773
2004 765 12 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 797
2005 748 10 7 20 3 n/a n/a 0 788
2006 777 9 8 15 3 n/a n/a 0 812
2007 782 12 8 16 5 n/a n/a 9 832
2008 740 14 9 17 5 n/a n/a 16 801
2009 699 6 7 13 2 n/a n/a 15 742
2010 679 13 10 20 1 n/a n/a 18 741
2011 665 18 8 33 1 0 12 0 737
2012 665 16 5 30 1 0 20 0 737
2013 639 16 8 40 2 0 18 0 723
2014 680 18 8 39 4 0 22 0 771
2015 711 24 5 39 1 0 20 0 800
2016 762 33 6 40 1 0 18 0 860
2017 736 31 2 36 1 0 15 0 821
2018 713 27 1 29 1 1 12 0 784
2019 737 26 3 44 1 0 15 0 826
2020 752 27 1 55 1 0 21 0 857
2021 712 25 0 39 0 0 21 0 797
2022 685 15 0 47 0 0 28 0 775
2023 699 18 1 50 0 2 33 0 803

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Keystone Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 743 42.0 17.6 21
1989 809 43.0 18.8 21.5
1990 870 46.0 18.9 27.7
1991 932 50.0 18.6 28.1
1992 974 54.0 18.0 24.8
1993 1044 57.0 18.3 28.5
1994 1075 59.0 18.2 27.4
1995 1154 64.0 18.0 27
1996 1154 64.0 18.0 27
1997 785 40.0 19.6 22.8
1998 801 41.0 19.5 23
1999 801 43.0 18.6 27.3
2000 750 43.0 17.4 26
2001 763 44.0 17.3 30.3
2002 773 47.0 16.4 30.8
2003 773 47.0 16.4 30.8
2004 797 52.0 15.3 34.3
2005 788 54.0 14.6 32.7
2006 812 56.0 14.5 35.6
2007 832 60.0 13.9 34.1
2008 801 60.0 13.4 34
2009 742 59.9 13.5 43.9
2010 741 52.0 14.2 53
2011 737 54.0 13.6 52.9
2012 737 52.0 14.1 58.2
2013 723 55.0 13.1 54.4
2014 771 50.0 15.4 56.5
2015 800 55.0 14.5 61.1
2016 860 60.0 14.3 62
2017 821 62.0 13.2 64.4
2018 784 59.0 13.2 63.9
2019 826 61.0 13.5 49.5
2020 857 62.0 13.8 52.9
2021 797 64.0 12.4 49.4
2022 775 62.0 12.5 100
2023 803 55.0 14.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Keystone Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 743 42.0 17.6 21
1989 809 43.0 18.8 21.5
1990 870 46.0 18.9 27.7
1991 932 50.0 18.6 28.1
1992 974 54.0 18.0 24.8
1993 1044 57.0 18.3 28.5
1994 1075 59.0 18.2 27.4
1995 1154 64.0 18.0 27
1996 1154 64.0 18.0 27
1997 785 40.0 19.6 22.8
1998 801 41.0 19.5 23
1999 801 43.0 18.6 27.3
2000 750 43.0 17.4 26
2001 763 44.0 17.3 30.3
2002 773 47.0 16.4 30.8
2003 773 47.0 16.4 30.8
2004 797 52.0 15.3 34.3
2005 788 54.0 14.6 32.7
2006 812 56.0 14.5 35.6
2007 832 60.0 13.9 34.1
2008 801 60.0 13.4 34
2009 742 59.9 13.5 43.9
2010 741 52.0 14.2 53
2011 737 54.0 13.6 52.9
2012 737 52.0 14.1 58.2
2013 723 55.0 13.1 54.4
2014 771 50.0 15.4 56.5
2015 800 55.0 14.5 61.1
2016 860 60.0 14.3 62
2017 821 62.0 13.2 64.4
2018 784 59.0 13.2 63.9
2019 826 61.0 13.5 49.5
2020 857 62.0 13.8 52.9
2021 797 64.0 12.4 49.4
2022 775 62.0 12.5 100
2023 803 55.0 14.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Keystone Heights Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $973 (11.5%) $7,467 (88.5%) $8,440
2019 $1,210 (13.7%) $7,591 (86.3%) $8,801
2020 $949 (10.3%) $8,226 (89.6%) $9,176
2021 $1,172 (11.7%) $8,811 (88.3%) $9,983
2022 $1,753 (15.9%) $9,300 (84.1%) $11,053
2023 $1,597 (13.2%) $10,487 (86.8%) $12,084

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Keystone Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 410th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 911th of 2240 Elementary schools
 21.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Keystone Heights Elementary)6459
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6861
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Keystone Heights Elementary)7563
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay)7166
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Keystone Heights Elementary)6446
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Keystone Heights Elementary)7971
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clay)6968
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Keystone Heights Elementary)6753
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6262
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Keystone Heights Elementary)7760
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clay)6459
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Keystone Heights Elementary)7654
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Clay)6363
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Keystone Heights Elementary)6956
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6464
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Keystone Heights Elementary)8879
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clay)7072
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students826803
 2.8%
African American2618
 30.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic4450
 13.6%
Pacific Islander02
White737699
 5.2%
Two or More Races1533
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.5%100%
 50.5%


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Students who attend Keystone Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 803 students attended Keystone Heights Elementary.

Keystone Heights Elementary ranks 939th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Keystone Heights Elementary are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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