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Kensington Elementary School

90 Highland Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kensington Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Kensington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Kensington Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
421 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Kensington Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kensington Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#477 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kensington Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kensington Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kensington Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1991-92 school year data.
Asian
15%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kensington Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Kensington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kensington Elementary School's ranking?
Kensington Elementary School is ranked #477 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kensington Elementary School often compared to?
Kensington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harding Elementary School, Sheldon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kensington Elementary School?
421 students attend Kensington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Kensington Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kensington Elementary School?
Kensington Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kensington Elementary School offer ?
Kensington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Kensington Elementary School part of?
Kensington Elementary School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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