Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kent Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Kent Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Kent Primary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
Kent Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent Primary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3024 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
40%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
50%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Kent Primary School is ranked #3024 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kent Primary School often compared to?
Kent Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Kent Primary School?
366 students attend Kent Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Kent Primary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent Primary School?
Kent Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kent Primary School offer ?
Kent Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent Primary School part of?
Kent Primary School is part of Carmel Central School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 9/9/2017Hands down the best school. The staff goes above and beyond. The students are happy to be there. The last day of fourth grade all the kids are hysterically crying that they are leaving KPS for middle school...that's when you know that the school did something right and is so special that the kids love being there so much. It truly is a one of a kind special place for kids to grow.Review Kent Primary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Hands down the best school. The staff goes above and beyond. The students are happy to be there. The last day of fourth grade all the kids are hysterically crying that they are leaving KPS for middle school...that's when you know that the school did something right and is so special that the kids love being there so much. It truly is a one of a kind special place for kids to grow.
Review Kent Primary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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