Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School

Summary:

Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school in Clearwater, Florida, serving 278 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pinellas District, which is ranked 23 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating.

Kings Highway stands out for its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of African American (53.6%) and Hispanic (25.18%) students compared to nearby schools. Despite this diversity, the school has shown steady improvement in academic performance, with its statewide ranking rising from 1713 out of 2182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 538 out of 2256 in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science consistently exceed the Pinellas District and Florida state averages. However, Kings Highway has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.5% in 2018-2019 to 34.4% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.

Interestingly, Kings Highway has a significantly higher spending per student, ranging from $14,612 in 2019-2020 to $20,917 in 2022-2023, compared to nearby schools like Plumb Elementary School, San Jose Elementary School, and Skycrest Elementary School. Additionally, Kings Highway has a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 10.2, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 11.2 to 15.7. These factors may contribute to the school's academic success in educating its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1715 Kings Highway
       Clearwater, FL  33755


(727) 223-8949

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
538th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,917 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  278

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.6%
Hispanic:
25.2%
White:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School ranks better than 76.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 33rd among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.34. (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 Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (53.6%), Hispanic (25.2%), White (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is 10.2, which is the lowest among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District! (See more...)
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Compare Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School employs 27 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is $20,917, which is the 2nd highest among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 30.08 1502nd 2112 28.9%
2018 39.20 1314th 2118 38.0%
2019 25.09 1713th 2182 21.5%
2021 41.70 1275th 2247 43.3%
2022 48.97 1092nd 2219 50.8%
2023 67.93 664th 2240 70.4%
2024 74.34 538th 2256 76.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 94 135 4 51 0 0 16 0 300
2016 103 124 5 75 0 0 12 0 319
2017 82 149 5 99 2 1 20 0 358
2018 67 166 4 113 1 4 23 0 378
2019 64 175 8 126 2 3 24 0 402
2020 69 170 10 125 2 1 24 0 401
2021 45 163 4 87 2 1 15 0 317
2022 38 161 4 77 2 0 12 0 294
2023 34 149 4 70 2 0 19 0 278

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 Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 300 20.0 15.0 79.3
2016 319 22.0 14.5 65.8
2017 358 26.0 13.7 68.4
2018 378 32.0 11.8 78
2019 402 30.0 13.4 76.9
2020 401 31.0 12.9 71.1
2021 317 32.0 9.9 77.3
2022 294 31.0 9.4 80.6
2023 278 27.0 10.2 80.9

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 Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 300 20.0 15.0 79.3
2016 319 22.0 14.5 65.8
2017 358 26.0 13.7 68.4
2018 378 32.0 11.8 78
2019 402 30.0 13.4 76.9
2020 401 31.0 12.9 71.1
2021 317 32.0 9.9 77.3
2022 294 31.0 9.4 80.6
2023 278 27.0 10.2 80.9

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 Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,122 (8.6%) $11,944 (91.4%) $13,066
2019 $1,055 (8.1%) $11,915 (91.9%) $12,970
2020 $1,865 (12.8%) $12,747 (87.2%) $14,612
2021 $3,851 (18.9%) $16,496 (81.1%) $20,348
2022 $3,970 (19.4%) $16,527 (80.6%) $20,496
2023 $3,130 (15.0%) $17,787 (85.0%) $20,917

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1713th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 664th of 2240 Elementary schools
 48.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School)3544
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School)5442
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School)5029
 21%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School)3865
 27%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School)3381
 48%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School)4468
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Pinellas)5460
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students402278
 30.8%
African American175149
 14.9%
American Indian22
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic12670
 44.4%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White6434
 46.9%
Two or More Races2419
 20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.9%80.9%
 4.1%


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Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School ranks 538th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 278 students attended Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School.

Students at Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School are 54% African American, 25% Hispanic, 12% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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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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