Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School

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

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:
538^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,917

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 278

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.6%

Hispanic:

25.2%

White:

12.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School ranks better than 76.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 33^rd among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.34. (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 Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (53.6%), Hispanic (25.2%), White (12.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is $20,917, which is the 2^nd 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 23^rd 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
2017	30.08	1502^nd	2112	28.9%
2018	39.20	1314^th	2118	38.0%
2019	25.09	1713^th	2182	21.5%
2021	41.70	1275^th	2247	43.3%
2022	48.97	1092^nd	2219	50.8%
2023	67.93	664^th	2240	70.4%
2024	74.34	538^th	2256	76.2%

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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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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	Total
2015	94	135	4	51	0	0	16	300
2016	103	124	5	75	0	0	12	319
2017	82	149	5	99	2	1	20	358
2018	67	166	4	113	1	4	23	378
2019	64	175	8	126	2	3	24	402
2020	69	170	10	125	2	1	24	401
2021	45	163	4	87	2	1	15	317
2022	38	161	4	77	2	0	12	294
2023	34	149	4	70	2	0	19	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 1713^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 664^th 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)	35	44	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School)	54	42	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School)	50	29	21%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School)	38	65	27%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School)	33	81	48%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School)	44	68	24%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas)	54	60	6%
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	402	278	30.8%
African American	175	149	14.9%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	8	4	50%
Hispanic	126	70	44.4%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	64	34	46.9%
Two or More Races	24	19	20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.9%	80.9%	4.1%

Schools Near Kings Highway Elementary Magnet 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1715 Kings Highway	Clearwater	33755	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 223-8949	278	27	10.2	80.9%	34 (12.2%)	149 (53.6%)	70 (25.2%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)	74.3	538^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.2%		67.9	664^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.4%	126	76.0	61.0	62.0				80.0	68.0	50.0				72.0					$20,917	$3,130	$17,787
Sandy Lane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1360 Sandy Ln	Clearwater	33755	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 469-5974	304	27	11.2	84.9%	41 (13.5%)	184 (60.5%)	53 (17.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.2%)	47.3	1166^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.3%		33.1	1518^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.2%	352	65.0	44.0	47.0				68.0	41.0	32.0				59.0					$22,227	$5,299	$16,930
Dunedin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Union St	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 738-2990	476	39	12.2	73.7%	149 (31.3%)	93 (19.5%)	181 (38.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)	38 (8.0%)	36	1458^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.4%		18.4	1951^st of 2240 public elementary schools	12.9%	493	59.0	32.0	44.0				51.0	45.0	45.0				50.0					$17,035	$3,402	$13,632
Curtis Fundamental Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	531 Beltrees St	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 738-6438	536	34	15.7	21.1%	395 (73.7%)	24 (4.5%)	64 (11.9%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.5%)	95.8	36^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.4%		94.1	61^st of 2240 public elementary schools	97.3%	25	88.0	80.0	81.0				96.0	84.0	91.0				81.0					$10,311	$736	$9,575
Skycrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10 N Corona Ave	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 469-5987	565	48	11.7	79.5%	117 (20.7%)	77 (13.6%)	341 (60.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.1%)	55.3	963^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	57.3%		36.8	1421^st of 2240 public elementary schools	36.6%	458	49.0	61.0	57.0				46.0	63.0	64.0				57.0					$15,544	$2,399	$13,146
Plato Academy Clearwater	Public, Charter	K-8	2045 Palmetto St	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 228-9517	630	46	13.6	37.0%	377 (59.8%)	54 (8.6%)	126 (20.0%)	41 (6.5%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	24 (3.8%)	73.6	557^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.3%		65.6	723^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	67.7%	166	66.0	76.0	59.0	58.0	59.0	60.0	77.0	66.0	66.0	67.0	77.0	80.0	64.0	54.0	100.0	95.0	77.0	$7,843	$548	$7,296
Athenian Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2289 N. Hercules Ave	Clearwater	33763	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 298-2718	413	33	12.5	54.5%	223 (54.0%)	33 (8.0%)	127 (30.8%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.8%)	28	1682^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	25.4%		39.5	1349^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.8%	333	37.0	46.0	32.0	67.0	69.0	61.0	31.0	48.0	38.0	47.0	64.0	21.0	38.0	35.0	42.0		78.0	$9,777	$1,641	$8,136
Belleair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1156 Lakeview Rd	Clearwater	33756	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 469-5983	472	41	11.5	81.4%	99 (21.0%)	117 (24.8%)	232 (49.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	34.8	1494^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.8%		41.5	1293^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	42.3%	201	52.0	33.0	38.0				46.0	47.0	57.0				54.0					$15,471	$2,477	$12,994
Academie Da Vinci Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1060 Keene Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 298-2778	345	29	11.8	31.3%	277 (80.3%)	14 (4.1%)	41 (11.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.9%)	86.7	266^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.2%		78.5	439^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.4%	173	84.0	76.0	78.0	84.0	73.0	82.0	81.0	70.0	65.0	74.0		74.0	78.0	79.0	74.0		88.0	$8,325	$717	$7,608
Plumb Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1920 Lakeview Rd	Clearwater	33764	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 469-5976	622	44	14.1	55.6%	346 (55.6%)	36 (5.8%)	164 (26.4%)	22 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.5%)	62.6	806^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.3%		70.3	623^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	72.2%	183	58.0	44.0	54.0				74.0	68.0	62.0				63.0					$12,936	$1,495	$11,442

Frequently Asked Questions about Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School

What district is Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School in?

Pinellas

How many students attend Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School?

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

Is Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of 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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