Serving 389 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kent Primary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kent Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 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
#2149 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
53%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kent Primary School's ranking?
Kent Primary School is ranked #2149 out of 4,093 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Kent Primary School?
389 students attend Kent Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Kent Primary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
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
5 9/9/2017
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.
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