Serving 975 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kensington Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 975 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Kensington Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kensington Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Kensington Elementary School is ranked #201 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Kensington Elementary School often compared to?
Kensington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marvin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Kensington Elementary School?
975 students attend Kensington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Kensington Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kensington Elementary School?
Kensington Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kensington Elementary School offer ?
Kensington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kensington Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 975 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
