Kensington Elementary School

86 Kensington Boulevard
Georgetown, SC 29440
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kensington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kensington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Kensington Elementary School's student population of 555 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kensington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kensington Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#716 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kensington Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
37%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kensington Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Kensington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kensington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kensington Elementary School's ranking?
Kensington Elementary School is ranked #716 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Kensington Elementary School often compared to?
Kensington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maryville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Kensington Elementary School?
555 students attend Kensington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Kensington Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kensington Elementary School?
Kensington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kensington Elementary School offer ?
Kensington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kensington Elementary School part of?
Kensington Elementary School is part of Georgetown 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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