C
Below Average
54/100

Jesse Keen Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 815 PLATEAU AVE, Lakeland, FL 33815
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 8th percentile in Florida
Growth
B
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 59th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
614
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%8/1002.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%59/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.80 in 2009–19; 75th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 82% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency21% (−28 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency20% (−26 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%35%reading -32 pts, math -33 pts4th percentile (list)
Black15%15%reading -20 pts, math -18 pts5th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%17%reading -32 pts, math -31 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -21 pts, math -25 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 815 PLATEAU AVE
City Lakeland
ZIP Code 33815
District 1201590
NCES School ID 120159001770
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 33815

Understanding the community around Jesse Keen Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $33,540
Per Capita Income $23,409
Poverty Rate 16.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 10.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%
High School or Higher 78.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $29,700
Median Rent $996
Owner-Occupied 56.4%
Renter-Occupied 43.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jesse Keen Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 73.0%
White 14.2%
Black 11.9%
Two or More Races 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 614
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jesse Keen Elementary School?
Jesse Keen Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jesse Keen Elementary School?
Jesse Keen Elementary School has 614 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Jesse Keen Elementary School serve?
Jesse Keen Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jesse Keen Elementary School receive per student?
Jesse Keen Elementary School receives $12,580 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jesse Keen Elementary School in 33815 ▼
Avg Home Value
$185,399
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,791
1-Year Change
-1.9%
% Renters
43.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026