Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kent Center School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kent Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kent Center School's student population of 212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kent Center School ranks within the top 20% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent Center School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
1%
13%
White
85%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kent Center School's ranking?
Kent Center School is ranked #104 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Kent Center School?
212 students attend Kent Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Kent Center School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent Center School?
Kent Center School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kent Center School offer ?
Kent Center School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent Center School part of?
Kent Center School is part of Kent School District.
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