HENRY F. KITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HENRY F. KITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 226 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, HENRY F. KITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HENRY F. KITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Lem Turner Road in Jacksonville, is a public school serving the Duval County Public School District. As a neighborhood institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic growth, literacy, and social development within a structured learning environment.

The school operates under the mission of the Duval County Public Schools system, which emphasizes preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its curriculum and programming, Henry F. Kite Elementary strives to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find up-to-date resources and contact information on the official district website.

For more information, contact HENRY F. KITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (904) 924-3031 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9430 LEM TURNER RD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32208-1569
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HENRY F. KITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 226 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
DUVAL
Total Students:
226
Teachers:
15
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 226 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HENRY F. KITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.

Black or African American
82.3%
White
9.3%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.