Kernan Trail Elementary School

Q: Is Kernan Trail Elementary School a good school?

Kernan Trail Elementary School ranks 733 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kernan Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 646 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kernan Trail Elementary consistently outperforms the Duval district and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 56% to 59%, compared to 46% to 49% for the Duval district and 53% to 55% for the state. In Math, Kernan Trail's proficiency rates ranged from 55% to 74%, significantly higher than the Duval district (49% to 56%) and the state (56% to 60%). The school has also maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating it is performing well above average. Kernan Trail's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 41.02% White, 19.2% African American, 22.76% Hispanic, and 8.36% Asian, is a notable strength compared to some nearby schools like Lone Star Elementary (36.27% White, 34.46% African American) and Sabal Palm Elementary (52.41% White).

However, Kernan Trail Elementary has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.2% in 2018-2019 to 29.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like J. Allen Axson Elementary (22.5%) and Alimacani Elementary (25.8%). The school may need to investigate the underlying causes of this trend and implement strategies to improve student attendance.

Detail:

Public K-5

2281 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246

(904) 220-1310

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
733^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,814

Students who attend Kernan Trail Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Kernan Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 646

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.0%

Hispanic:

22.8%

African American:

19.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kernan Trail Elementary School ranks better than 67.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 27^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.7. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Kernan Trail Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41%), Hispanic (22.8%), African American (19.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kernan Trail Elementary School is 16.1, which is the 57^th best among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Kernan Trail Elementary School employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kernan Trail Elementary School is $10,814, which is the 60^th highest among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kernan Trail Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Duval:

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

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Rank History for Kernan Trail Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	57.47	736^th	1688	56.4%
2007	65.83	645^th	1786	63.9%
2008	68.77	569^th	1789	68.2%
2009	65.49	651^st	1847	64.8%
2010	60.61	801^st	1919	58.3%
2011	69.61	605^th	1985	69.5%
2012	74.85	463^rd	1984	76.7%
2013	84.04	259^th	2029	87.2%
2014	75.70	445^th	2064	78.4%
2016	81.50	351^st	2087	83.2%
2017	81.69	337^th	2112	84.0%
2018	84.48	302^nd	2118	85.7%
2019	76.42	479^th	2182	78.0%
2021	78.08	470^th	2247	79.1%
2022	71.14	603^rd	2219	72.8%
2023	79.52	416^th	2240	81.4%
2024	65.70	733^rd	2256	67.5%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, August 23, 2009

I think this is an excellent school. My daughter is going into 1st grade and last year was a wonderful first year experience for her.

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Enrollment information for Kernan Trail Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	427	151	61	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
2003	427	151	61	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
2004	437	185	76	73	0	n/a	n/a	0	771
2005	424	216	87	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	796
2006	430	191	87	79	0	n/a	n/a	0	787
2007	381	157	77	66	0	n/a	n/a	63	744
2008	375	182	80	74	0	n/a	n/a	70	781
2009	372	185	87	77	1	n/a	n/a	64	786
2010	347	227	103	99	3	n/a	n/a	30	809
2011	358	215	95	113	4	2	32	0	819
2012	279	149	63	102	1	3	30	0	627
2013	282	151	70	99	0	2	34	0	638
2014	281	168	53	108	0	1	43	0	654
2015	281	153	56	113	0	3	46	0	652
2016	265	161	55	141	2	4	56	0	684
2017	291	146	61	141	4	2	60	0	705
2018	291	154	57	150	2	0	62	0	716
2019	289	125	61	174	3	0	61	0	713
2020	267	136	52	162	3	0	62	0	682
2021	244	126	57	159	2	0	68	0	656
2022	246	117	58	164	3	1	59	0	648
2023	265	124	54	147	3	0	53	0	646

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 Kernan Trail Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	697	34.0	20.5	33.1
2003	697	34.0	20.5	33.1
2004	771	37.0	20.8	27
2005	796	44.0	18.1	36.2
2006	787	44.0	17.9	29
2007	744	46.0	16.2	31.7
2008	781	50.0	15.6	32.5
2009	786	53.9	15.1	36.7
2010	809	51.0	15.8	36.8
2011	819	57.0	14.3	42.1
2012	627	45.0	13.9	46.6
2013	638	39.0	16.3	45.6
2014	654	41.0	15.9	48.8
2015	652	43.0	15.1	37
2016	684	42.0	16.2	44.4
2017	705	47.0	15.0	44.5
2018	716	48.0	14.9	44.8
2019	713	45.0	15.8	41.8
2020	682	44.0	15.5	40.5
2021	656	42.0	15.6	42.7
2022	648	41.0	15.8	41.5
2023	646	40.0	16.1	41.5

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 Kernan Trail Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	697	34.0	20.5	33.1
2003	697	34.0	20.5	33.1
2004	771	37.0	20.8	27
2005	796	44.0	18.1	36.2
2006	787	44.0	17.9	29
2007	744	46.0	16.2	31.7
2008	781	50.0	15.6	32.5
2009	786	53.9	15.1	36.7
2010	809	51.0	15.8	36.8
2011	819	57.0	14.3	42.1
2012	627	45.0	13.9	46.6
2013	638	39.0	16.3	45.6
2014	654	41.0	15.9	48.8
2015	652	43.0	15.1	37
2016	684	42.0	16.2	44.4
2017	705	47.0	15.0	44.5
2018	716	48.0	14.9	44.8
2019	713	45.0	15.8	41.8
2020	682	44.0	15.5	40.5
2021	656	42.0	15.6	42.7
2022	648	41.0	15.8	41.5
2023	646	40.0	16.1	41.5

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 Kernan Trail Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$921 (10.8%)	$7,587 (89.2%)	$8,508
2019	$974 (11.2%)	$7,738 (88.8%)	$8,712
2020	$689 (7.7%)	$8,296 (92.3%)	$8,985
2021	$1,188 (12.2%)	$8,517 (87.8%)	$9,704
2022	$2,561 (23.2%)	$8,459 (76.8%)	$11,021
2023	$1,849 (17.1%)	$8,965 (82.9%)	$10,814

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kernan Trail 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 479^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 416^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kernan Trail Elementary School)	65	61	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kernan Trail Elementary School)	82	81	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kernan Trail Elementary School)	69	61	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kernan Trail Elementary School)	83	74	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kernan Trail Elementary School)	64	53	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kernan Trail Elementary School)	72	65	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Kernan Trail Elementary School)	59	76	17%
5th Grade Science (Duval)	49	48	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	713	646	9.4%
African American	125	124	0.8%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	61	54	11.5%
Hispanic	174	147	15.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	289	265	8.3%
Two or More Races	61	53	13.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.8%	41.5%	0.3%

Schools Near Kernan Trail Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kernan Trail Elementary School	Public	K-5	2281 Kernan Blvd S	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 220-1310	646	40	16.1	41.5%	265 (41.0%)	124 (19.2%)	147 (22.8%)	54 (8.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.2%)	65.7	733^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	67.5%		79.5	416^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.4%	317	59.0	56.0	58.0				73.0	74.0	55.0				57.0						$10,814	$1,849	$8,965
Abess Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12731 Abess Blvd	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 220-1260	600	43	13.9	51.3%	232 (38.7%)	141 (23.5%)	88 (14.7%)	46 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	88 (14.7%)	67.2	696^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.1%		74.4	518^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.9%	178	64.0	55.0	51.0				77.0	71.0	52.0				68.0						$12,543	$2,531	$10,011
Duval Charter School At Coastal	Public, Charter	K-8	12800 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 512-6757	1,141	52	21.9	48.9%	509 (44.6%)	137 (12.0%)	294 (25.8%)	115 (10.1%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.8%)	75 (6.6%)	37.1	1428^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.7%		50.3	1091^st of 2240 public elementary schools	51.3%	337	50.0	45.0	51.0	46.0	53.0	45.0	53.0	46.0	56.0	44.0	27.0	62.0	36.0	51.0	84.0	97.0	96.0	70.0	$8,086	$901	$7,185
Waterleaf Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	450 Kernan Blvd N	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 565-8000	673	54	12.4	44.7%	293 (43.5%)	129 (19.2%)	119 (17.7%)	77 (11.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.0%)	71.3	614^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.8%		72.5	574^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.4%	40	50.0	58.0	67.0				60.0	70.0	77.0				76.0						$12,966	$2,299	$10,667
River City Science Academy Intracoastal	Public, Charter	K-8	2002 San Pablo Rd South	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 855-8010	718	41	17.5	39.7%	368 (51.3%)	91 (12.7%)	151 (21.0%)	34 (4.7%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (9.3%)	81.4	370^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.6%		73	556^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.2%	186	69.0	76.0	73.0	61.0	71.0	60.0	88.0	89.0	77.0	67.0	79.0	77.0	77.0	44.0	100.0		91.0	83.0	$9,391	$1,455	$7,937
Alimacani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2051 San Pablo Rd S	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 221-7101	752	47	16.0	30.9%	476 (63.3%)	57 (7.6%)	141 (18.8%)	17 (2.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (7.6%)	79.4	424^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.2%		72.9	559^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.0%	135	71.0	65.0	63.0				79.0	70.0	67.0				66.0						$10,777	$1,851	$8,925
Sabal Palm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 Kernan Blvd N	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 221-7169	704	50	14.0	37.4%	369 (52.4%)	119 (16.9%)	103 (14.6%)	36 (5.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	72 (10.2%)	72.3	587^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.0%		63.4	763^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	65.9%	176	68.0	68.0	51.0				81.0	74.0	58.0				60.0						$11,698	$1,766	$9,933
Chet's Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	13200 Chets Creek Blvd	Jacksonville	32224	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 992-6390	1,095	70	15.6	36.2%	496 (45.3%)	70 (6.4%)	344 (31.4%)	82 (7.5%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	94 (8.6%)	81.4	368^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.7%		85	288^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.1%	80	69.0	67.0	61.0				78.0	82.0	72.0				65.0						$10,035	$1,437	$8,598
Brookview Elementary School	Public	K-5	10450 Theresa Dr	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 565-2720	426	25	17.0	69.7%	127 (29.8%)	91 (21.4%)	130 (30.5%)	38 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	35 (8.2%)	43.5	1253^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	44.5%		49	1121^st of 2240 public elementary schools	50.0%	132	40.0	44.0	43.0				55.0	61.0	69.0				48.0						$10,158	$2,046	$8,113
Lone Star Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	10400 Lone Star Rd	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 565-2711	386	26	14.8	59.1%	140 (36.3%)	133 (34.5%)	65 (16.8%)	16 (4.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.3%)	55	971^st of 2256 public elementary schools	57.0%		62.8	775^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.4%	196	63.0	64.0	50.0				56.0	60.0	43.0				60.0						$11,521	$2,097	$9,425

Frequently Asked Questions about Kernan Trail Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Kernan Trail Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kernan Trail Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kernan Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Kernan Trail Elementary School?

Students at Kernan Trail Elementary School are 41% White, 23% Hispanic, 19% African American, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

What district is Kernan Trail Elementary School in?

Duval

Is Kernan Trail Elementary School a good school?

Kernan Trail Elementary School ranks 733^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kernan Trail Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 646 students attended Kernan Trail Elementary School.

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