Kensett Elementary School
- Kensett Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Kensett Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kensett Elementary School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 397 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kensett Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kensett Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #579 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 13% |
| Black | 13% | 21% |
| White | 59% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Riverview School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kensett Elementary School is Riverview High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Riverview Junior High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sidney Deener Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Searcy Riverview High School Grades: 9-12 | 380 students
1.6 miles
810 Raider Dr
Searcy, AR 72143
(501)279-7700 1.6 9-12 380 - Searcy Riverview Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 186 students
1.6 miles
820 Raider Dr
Searcy, AR 72143
(501)279-7111 1.6 7-8 186 - Searcy Sidney Deener Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 362 students
2.0 miles
163 Cloverdale Blvd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501)268-3850 2.0 K-3 362 - Judsonia Judsonia Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 381 students
3.5 miles
1004 Boardman
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501)729-5196 3.5 PK-6 381 - Searcy Asu Area Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
3.7 miles
103 W Park St
Searcy, AR 72145
(501)724-3614 3.7 9-12 n/a
School Reviews
| 3 The administrators, and Teachers seems to enjoy .. Helping the children and parents. - Posted by Parent - Tiara Cannimore and Richard Cannimore 3 |
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