Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kingsford 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 was 45% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
67%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Kingsford Elementary School?
571 students attend Kingsford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Kingsford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingsford Elementary School?
Kingsford Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kingsford Elementary School offer ?
Kingsford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kingsford Elementary School part of?
Kingsford Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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