Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kensett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kensett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kensett Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
333 students
![This chart displays total students of Kensett Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Kensett Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/4000/4243/kensett-elementary-school-chart-dHtNmA.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Kensett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kensett Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/4000/4243/kensett-elementary-school-chart-0pXFx8.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/4000/4243/kensett-elementary-school-chart-ZT5lHM.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/4000/4243/kensett-elementary-school-chart-WkjNXN.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/4000/4243/kensett-elementary-school-chart-IxP67j.png)
Hispanic
16%
14%
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Black
18%
19%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/4000/4243/kensett-elementary-school-chart-NVOnus.png)
White
56%
59%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/4000/4243/kensett-elementary-school-chart-T3MUkh.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hawaiian_students_ethnicity/4000/4243/kensett-elementary-school-chart-br6w9b2.png)
Two or more races
10%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kensett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/4000/4243/kensett-elementary-school-chart-G7kCU5.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kensett Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kensett Elementary School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/4000/4243/kensett-elementary-school-chart-ZbLAYN.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/4000/4243/kensett-elementary-school-chart-Vu1NKV.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Kensett Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Kensett Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/4000/4243/kensett-elementary-school-chart-AZlWh8.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kensett Elementary School's ranking?
Kensett Elementary School is ranked #781 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Kensett Elementary School?
333 students attend Kensett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Kensett Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kensett Elementary School?
Kensett Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kensett Elementary School offer ?
Kensett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kensett Elementary School part of?
Kensett Elementary School is part of Riverview School District.
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