- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clearwater, FL
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156008432
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 19
- schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School ranks #2 of 19 schools in Clearwater, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120156008432 · Clearwater, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 10.3:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 277
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School
277 students
What this shows Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School compares
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
White 11.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School
How many students attend Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clearwater, FL. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is 10.3:1, which is 42% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School?
74.8% of students at Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is African American at 56.0% of enrollment, in Clearwater, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School rank among schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School ranks #2 of 19 schools in Clearwater, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clearwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.