KETTERLINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

67 ORANGE ST
ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32084

www-kes.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ketterlinus Elementary School, located in the heart of historic St. Augustine, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of the St. Johns County School District. Situated on Orange Street, the school is deeply embedded in its local community, reflecting the rich heritage and small-town charm of the nation’s oldest city. It is recognized for fostering a supportive academic environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and a strong partnership between families and educators.

As part of a high-performing school district, Ketterlinus Elementary focuses on a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement. The school offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. By blending traditional educational values with modern pedagogical practices, Ketterlinus strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

405

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KETTERLINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	51
Black	34
Asian	2
Two or More	30

White
288 (71.1%)
Hispanic
51 (12.6%)
Black
34 (8.4%)
Two or More
30 (7.4%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)547-8540
Website:	http://www-kes.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 69