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Kernan Trail Elementary School

2281 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246

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Top 20%

Tel: (904) 220-1310

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Kernan Trail Elementary School serves 656 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Kernan Trail Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 656 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (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:

School Overview

Kernan Trail Elementary School's student population of 656 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

656 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Kernan Trail Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Kernan Trail Elementary School is 0.76, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#668 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

72%

48%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

62%

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

24%

35%

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Black

19%

22%

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White

37%

36%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.76

0.70

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

42%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kernan Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Duval School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Kernan Trail Elementary School?

656 students attend Kernan Trail Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

37% of Kernan Trail Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Kernan Trail Elementary School?

Kernan Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.

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.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break - Schools and District Offices closed

March 13, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School (Fourth, Nine-Week Period Ends)

June 02, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 656 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education