Kernan Trail Elementary School

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:
733rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,814 Help


Students who attend Kernan Trail Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kernan Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  646

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.0%
Hispanic:
22.8%
African American:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kernan Trail Elementary School ranks better than 67.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 27th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.7. (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 Student population at Kernan Trail Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41%), Hispanic (22.8%), African American (19.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kernan Trail Elementary School is 16.1, which is the 57th best among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kernan Trail Elementary School is $10,814, which is the 60th 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 54th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.47 736th 1688 56.4%
2007 65.83 645th 1786 63.9%
2008 68.77 569th 1789 68.2%
2009 65.49 651st 1847 64.8%
2010 60.61 801st 1919 58.3%
2011 69.61 605th 1985 69.5%
2012 74.85 463rd 1984 76.7%
2013 84.04 259th 2029 87.2%
2014 75.70 445th 2064 78.4%
2016 81.50 351st 2087 83.2%
2017 81.69 337th 2112 84.0%
2018 84.48 302nd 2118 85.7%
2019 76.42 479th 2182 78.0%
2021 78.08 470th 2247 79.1%
2022 71.14 603rd 2219 72.8%
2023 79.52 416th 2240 81.4%
2024 65.70 733rd 2256 67.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Kernan Trail Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, August 23, 2009

Open Quote 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.

Looking forward to this year!! Close Quote



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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 479th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 416th 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)6561
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5147
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kernan Trail Elementary School)8281
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)6156
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kernan Trail Elementary School)6961
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5250
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kernan Trail Elementary School)8374
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)6458
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kernan Trail Elementary School)6453
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5047
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kernan Trail Elementary School)7265
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)5750
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Kernan Trail Elementary School)5976
 17%
   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 Students713646
 9.4%
African American125124
 0.8%
American Indian33
Asian6154
 11.5%
Hispanic174147
 15.5%
Pacific Islander00
White289265
 8.3%
Two or More Races6153
 13.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.8%41.5%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kernan Trail Elementary School

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

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

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

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

Middle : Kernan Middle School


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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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