Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Killarney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Killarney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Killarney Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Killarney Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Killarney Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2248 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
28%
37%
Black
38%
21%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Killarney Elementary School's ranking?
Killarney Elementary School is ranked #2248 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Killarney Elementary School often compared to?
Killarney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton Elementary School, Lake Silver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Killarney Elementary School?
307 students attend Killarney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Killarney Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Killarney Elementary School?
Killarney Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Killarney Elementary School offer ?
Killarney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Killarney Elementary School part of?
Killarney Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
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