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Henry F. Kite Elementary School (Closed 2023)

9430 Lem Turner Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Henry F. Kite Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Henry F. Kite Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (FL)
#2202 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
50-54%
52%
35-39%
52%
30-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
89%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry F. Kite Elementary School's ranking?
Henry F. Kite Elementary School is ranked #2202 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Henry F. Kite Elementary School?
237 students attend Henry F. Kite Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Henry F. Kite Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry F. Kite Elementary School?
Henry F. Kite Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Henry F. Kite Elementary School offer ?
Henry F. Kite Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry F. Kite Elementary School part of?
Henry F. Kite Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Henry F. Kite Elementary School located?
Henry F. Kite Elementary School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 18 other public schools located in Northside.

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