Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Kenwood Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kenwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenwood Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#684 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
13%
21%
White
63%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Kenwood Elementary School is ranked #684 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Kenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Kenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Kenwood Elementary School?
574 students attend Kenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Kenwood Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenwood Elementary School?
Kenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kenwood Elementary School offer ?
Kenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kenwood Elementary School part of?
Kenwood Elementary School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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