Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kingswood 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingswood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kingswood Elementary School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kingswood 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 Kingswood Elementary School is 0.69, which is less 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
#2428 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
37%
Black
28%
21%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Kingswood Elementary School's ranking?
Kingswood Elementary School is ranked #2428 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Kingswood Elementary School often compared to?
Kingswood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooker Elementary School, Mintz Elementary School, Limona Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Kingswood Elementary School?
455 students attend Kingswood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Kingswood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingswood Elementary School?
Kingswood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kingswood Elementary School offer ?
Kingswood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kingswood Elementary School part of?
Kingswood Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Reviews
5 9/26/2007
this is a very good school for your child to go to because, the classes are so easy to understand, and the teacher always makes sure that every stundent understands and knows how to solve a puzzle or understand the point of the story. i started kingswood in 4th grade and i am now in 6th grade, i still think i wanted to stay there! i would recomend this school to everyone who wants to put there child in school. i would any day and i would never regret it!!!
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