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Henry F. Kite Elementary School

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.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 9430 Lem Turner Rd
       Jacksonville, FL  32208

(904) 924-3031

District: Duval

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,059 Help


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

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  237

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.0%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Henry F. Kite Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.47. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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: African American (89%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry F. Kite Elementary School is 14.8, which is the lowest among 5 schools in the Duval School District! (See more...)
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Compare Henry F. Kite Elementary School employs 16 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry F. Kite Elementary School is $12,059, which is the 2nd highest among 0 schools in the Duval School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Henry F. Kite Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Henry F. Kite Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.39 937th 1688 44.5%
2007 47.34 995th 1786 44.3%
2008 37.29 1197th 1789 33.1%
2009 54.80 883rd 1847 52.2%
2010 19.17 1642nd 1919 14.4%
2011 32.26 1434th 1985 27.8%
2012 22.54 1605th 1984 19.1%
2013 36.89 1310th 2029 35.4%
2014 41.52 1217th 2064 41.0%
2016 38.32 1302nd 2087 37.6%
2017 59.21 841st 2112 60.2%
2018 43.79 1198th 2118 43.4%
2019 49.52 1089th 2182 50.1%
2021 31.48 1534th 2247 31.7%
2022 28.34 1607th 2219 27.6%
2023 26.47 1699th 2240 24.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Henry F. Kite Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Henry F. Kite Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 218 223 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1989 228 251 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1990 250 332 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1991 187 325 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1992 170 215 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1993 147 227 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1994 155 200 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1995 145 213 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1996 145 213 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1997 176 216 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1998 153 202 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1999 178 203 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 383
2000 159 214 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2001 119 235 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2002 61 327 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2003 61 327 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2004 58 346 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2005 45 338 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2006 33 312 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2007 35 369 2 6 0 n/a n/a 7 419
2008 20 371 0 9 0 n/a n/a 9 409
2009 14 309 0 11 0 n/a n/a 6 340
2010 12 327 1 8 0 n/a n/a 4 352
2011 14 360 0 5 0 0 4 0 383
2012 7 323 0 7 0 0 2 0 339
2013 13 290 0 3 0 0 2 0 308
2014 16 268 0 4 0 0 5 0 293
2015 8 235 0 4 0 0 7 0 254
2016 12 233 0 5 0 0 7 0 257
2017 24 235 0 8 0 0 9 0 276
2018 21 186 0 9 0 0 10 0 226
2019 16 199 0 6 0 0 7 0 228
2020 16 261 1 7 0 0 13 0 298
2021 14 253 0 6 0 0 7 0 280
2022 8 203 0 7 0 0 9 0 227
2023 7 211 0 10 0 0 9 0 237

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 Henry F. Kite Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 23.0 19.2 46
1989 479 24.0 19.9 45.7
1990 584 27.0 21.6 40.2
1991 512 26.0 19.6 39.3
1992 385 20.0 19.2 46.2
1993 374 18.0 20.8 51.9
1994 356 19.0 18.7 38.8
1995 358 18.0 19.9 58.1
1996 358 18.0 19.9 58.1
1997 392 19.0 20.6 56.4
1998 358 21.0 17.0 48.9
1999 383 20.0 19.2 69.2
2000 376 20.0 18.8 71.8
2001 358 21.0 17.0 71.8
2002 391 21.0 18.6 68
2003 391 21.0 18.6 68
2004 410 21.0 19.5 65.4
2005 392 24.0 16.3 62.8
2006 353 20.0 17.7 61.5
2007 419 24.0 17.5 61.4
2008 409 25.0 16.4 60.5
2009 340 22.8 15.5 65.3
2010 352 25.0 14.0 71.6
2011 383 25.0 15.3 73.4
2012 339 20.0 16.9 74
2013 308 20.0 15.4 77.9
2014 293 20.0 14.6 61.1
2015 254 19.0 13.3 62.2
2016 257 19.0 13.5 75.9
2017 276 17.0 16.2 70.3
2018 226 15.0 15.0 77.4
2019 228 12.0 19.0 72.8
2020 298 16.0 18.6 70.8
2021 280 16.0 17.5 77.9
2022 227 12.0 18.9 71.8
2023 237 16.0 14.8 73.8

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 Henry F. Kite Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 23.0 19.2 46
1989 479 24.0 19.9 45.7
1990 584 27.0 21.6 40.2
1991 512 26.0 19.6 39.3
1992 385 20.0 19.2 46.2
1993 374 18.0 20.8 51.9
1994 356 19.0 18.7 38.8
1995 358 18.0 19.9 58.1
1996 358 18.0 19.9 58.1
1997 392 19.0 20.6 56.4
1998 358 21.0 17.0 48.9
1999 383 20.0 19.2 69.2
2000 376 20.0 18.8 71.8
2001 358 21.0 17.0 71.8
2002 391 21.0 18.6 68
2003 391 21.0 18.6 68
2004 410 21.0 19.5 65.4
2005 392 24.0 16.3 62.8
2006 353 20.0 17.7 61.5
2007 419 24.0 17.5 61.4
2008 409 25.0 16.4 60.5
2009 340 22.8 15.5 65.3
2010 352 25.0 14.0 71.6
2011 383 25.0 15.3 73.4
2012 339 20.0 16.9 74
2013 308 20.0 15.4 77.9
2014 293 20.0 14.6 61.1
2015 254 19.0 13.3 62.2
2016 257 19.0 13.5 75.9
2017 276 17.0 16.2 70.3
2018 226 15.0 15.0 77.4
2019 228 12.0 19.0 72.8
2020 298 16.0 18.6 70.8
2021 280 16.0 17.5 77.9
2022 227 12.0 18.9 71.8
2023 237 16.0 14.8 73.8

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 Henry F. Kite Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $879 (8.9%) $9,001 (91.1%) $9,880
2019 $678 (7.5%) $8,305 (92.5%) $8,983
2020 $799 (9.9%) $7,275 (90.1%) $8,075
2021 $962 (9.8%) $8,862 (90.2%) $9,823
2022 $2,415 (21.2%) $8,968 (78.8%) $11,383
2023 $2,799 (23.2%) $9,260 (76.8%) $12,059

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry F. Kite Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1089th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1699th of 2240 Elementary schools
 25.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henry F. Kite Elementary School)4934
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5147
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry F. Kite Elementary School)4847
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)6156
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Henry F. Kite Elementary School)5544
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5250
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry F. Kite Elementary School)6071
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)6458
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Henry F. Kite Elementary School)5231
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5047
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henry F. Kite Elementary School)7737
 40%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)5750
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Henry F. Kite Elementary School)6017
 43%
   5th Grade Science (Duval)4948
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students228237
 3.9%
African American199211
 6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic610
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White167
 56.3%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.8%73.8%
 1%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended 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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