Kensington Elementary School
Tel:
(603) 772-5705
Kensington Elementary School serves 109 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Kensington Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Kensington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Kensington Elementary School's student population of 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 109 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kensington Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kensington Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #39 out of 455 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 97% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kensington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kensington Elementary School is Great Bay Elearning Charter School (h) (3.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Great Bay Elearning Charter School (m) (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is East Kingston Elementary School (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- East Kingston East Kingston Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 144 students
2.6 miles
5 Andrews Ln.
East Kingston, NH 03827
(603) 642-3511 2.6 K-5 144 - Exeter Great Bay Elearning Charter School (h) Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 112 students
3.1 miles
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8638 3.1 9-12 112 - Exeter Great Bay Elearning Charter School (m) Charter School
Grades: 7-8 | 24 students
3.1 miles
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8638 3.1 7-8 24 - Exeter Virtual Learning Academy (e) Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 43 students
3.1 miles
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500 3.1 6-8 43 - Exeter Virtual Learning Academy (h) Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 214 students
3.1 miles
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500 3.1 9-12 214
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