Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kensington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Kensington Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Exeter, NH school district, encompassing an area of approximately 12 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kensington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kensington Elementary School's student population of 142 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kensington Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kensington Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 455 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kensington Elementary School's ranking?
Kensington Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Kensington Elementary School often compared to?
Kensington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swasey Central School, Hampstead Central School, East Kingston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Kensington Elementary School?
142 students attend Kensington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kensington Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kensington Elementary School?
Kensington Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kensington Elementary School offer ?
Kensington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kensington Elementary School part of?
Kensington Elementary School is part of Kensington School District.
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