Serving 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kenton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kenton Elementary School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenton Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenton Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#90 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
11%
White
90%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenton Elementary School's ranking?
Kenton Elementary School is ranked #90 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Kenton Elementary School often compared to?
Kenton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White's Tower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Kenton Elementary School?
608 students attend Kenton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Kenton Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenton Elementary School?
Kenton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenton Elementary School offer ?
Kenton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenton Elementary School part of?
Kenton Elementary School is part of Kenton County School District.
School Reviews
5 5/5/2008
i think kenton elementary is the best school i have ever went to
5 9/26/2007
I think kenton elementary is one of the best elementary schools in kenton county. '
Most of the teachers ar nice but do teach alot thats why I love going to kenton elementary BUT I only have one more year there so went I leave kenton elementary... I will visit that only elementary school I went & kenton is just that one place that I will remember went I have kids in if kenton is still runing , Then I will have very own kids be in kenton elementary & I will tell them that kenton was at great school....................I LOVE YOU KENTON ELEMENTARY
I REALLY DO LOVE KENTONLOVE YOUR FORMER STUDENT
RICKIPS: I STILL LOVE KENTON ELEMENTARY
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