Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kendall College & Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kendall Elementary School serves the southwest part of Norwalk, CT, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kendall College & Career Academy's student population of 416 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
416 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Kendall College & Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kendall College & Career Academy is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#732 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
71%
32%
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Black
16%
12%
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White
6%
46%
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kendall College & Career Academy's ranking?
Kendall College & Career Academy is ranked #732 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Kendall College & Career Academy?
416 students attend Kendall College & Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Kendall College & Career Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kendall College & Career Academy?
Kendall College & Career Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kendall College & Career Academy offer ?
Kendall College & Career Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kendall College & Career Academy part of?
Kendall College & Career Academy is part of Norwalk School District.
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