Kernan Trail Elementary School

2281 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 646 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kernan Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kernan Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kernan Trail Elementary School's student population of 646 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
646 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Kernan Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kernan Trail Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#823 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kernan Trail Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kernan Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kernan Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kernan Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
37%
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Black
19%
21%
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White
41%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Kernan Trail Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kernan Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Kernan Trail Elementary School is ranked #823 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Kernan Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Kernan Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chet's Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Kernan Trail Elementary School?
646 students attend Kernan Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Kernan Trail Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kernan Trail Elementary School?
Kernan Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kernan Trail Elementary School offer ?
Kernan Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kernan Trail Elementary School part of?
Kernan Trail Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Kernan Trail Elementary School located?
Kernan Trail Elementary School is located in the Golden Glades And The Woods neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Golden Glades And The Woods.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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