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Parents: what's one thing you'd want the KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL administration to hear?
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Enrollment
579
Elementary
DISTRICT 626 · STATE 604
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHARLOTTE·NCES 120024003333
KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
23300 QUASAR BLVD, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33980 · (941) 255-7590 · Charlotte County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL579 STUDENTS
C
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Scored higher than 29% of Florida public elementary schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.4:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
316 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 30 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 79 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 94 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 92 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 94 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 97 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 93 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (79) is 15% smaller than its 5th grade class (93).
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
48.9%
FL avg 56.7% . -2.8pp since 2023
Math
52.9%
FL avg 58.9% . +8.4pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 49 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 53 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are down about 3 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 8 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 48.9% | 52.9% |
| 2023-24 | 51.7% | 44.5% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
49.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
53.8%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-4.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 49% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 54% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's state test result (49.0% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 579 | 54.6% | 49.0% |
| FLOROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MARY ESTHER | 539 | 56.4% | 70.0% |
| SHADY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OCALA | 615 | 53.3% | 51.0% |
| NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PANAMA CITY | 569 | 51.1% | 47.7% |
| MEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PORT CHARLOTTE | 708 | 55.5% | 57.1% |
| HILAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PANAMA CITY | 684 | 52.2% | 41.6% |
Matched among Florida elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Charlotte County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 49.0% | #1,377 of 2,136 | #9 of 10 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 52.9% | #1,423 of 2,149 ▲ 223 | #9 of 10 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 48.9% | #1,355 of 2,149 ▼ 269 | #9 of 10 ▼ 2 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 579 | #1,100 of 2,267 | #8 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #368 of 2,077 | #2 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.5% | #665 of 2,108 | #3 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.6% | #1,111 of 2,188 | #5 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.5% | #1,227 of 1,374 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
579
+71 (+14%) vs 2020
-35% since 2000-01, when it was 884
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 13.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 579 | 41 | 14.1:1 | 55% (316) |
| 2023-24 | 587 | 38 | 15.4:1 | 63% (369) |
| 2022-23 | 596 | 35 | 17.0:1 | 58% (343) |
| 2020-21 | 508 | 39 | 13.0:1 | 48% (244) |
| 2017-18 | 600 | 41 | 14.6:1 | 45% (272) |
| 2015-16 | 645 | 47 | 13.7:1 | 67% (431) |
| 2010-11 | 665 | 45 | 14.8:1 | 56% (370) |
| 2000-01 | 884 | 47 | 18.8:1 | 42% (369) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a medium-sized elementary school in Florida, with an address in PORT CHARLOTTE. The school serves 579 students in pre-K through 5 in 2024-25.
CHARLOTTE has 24 schools; together they serve 16,997 students.
By race and ethnicity, KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 54% White. Other reported shares: 24% Hispanic, 12% Black, and 8% multiracial. That compares with about 83% White among all Charlotte County residents. KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a diversity index of 63%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school has about 14.1 students per teacher and 41 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among elementary schools in Florida is 17.5:1, higher than at this school. About 55% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. The 43% average for public schools in Charlotte County is 12 points lower.
Measured against Florida public elementary schools, KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL receives a C. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Based on student poverty, the model expects 53.8% at KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; the school's average proficiency rate on state tests is 49.0%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Charlotte County, median household income is about $69,952, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 27%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. A total of 25 public schools operate in Charlotte County, serving about 16,997 students.
PORT CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL is located about 1.0 miles from KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools. Of 8 schools in the immediate area with test results, KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks 7th on average proficiency.
KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL falls in the Suburb: Mid-size locale category, used for schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count climbed from 508 to 579. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 13.0:1; by 2024-25 it was 14.1:1.
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Charlotte County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
201,064
Census ACS
Median income
$69,952
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
16,997 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CHARLOTTE
- CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,872 students
- PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,730 students
- LEMON BAY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,343 students
- PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,098 students
- BABCOCK NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLCombined · 1,053 students
- PORT CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 858 students
Other schools in PORT CHARLOTTE
- PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,730 students
- PORT CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 858 students
- LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 764 students
- NEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 763 students
- MEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 708 students
- MURDOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 656 students
Nearby schools
- PORT CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL1.0 mi · 858
- NEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.5 mi · 763
- CHARLOTTE HARBOR SCHOOL3.0 mi · 130
- LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.0 mi · 764
- PEACE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.0 mi · 557
- DEEP CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.8 mi · 781
Frequently asked questions
About KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow many students attend KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 579 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK-05.
How many teachers does KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 41 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.
What is the student diversity at KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 54% White, 24% Hispanic, 12% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by CHARLOTTE in Charlotte County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.