Kensington Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Kensington Elementary School serves 122 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
44%
9%
Black
40%
18%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Kensington Elementary School?
122 students attend Kensington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Kensington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kensington Elementary School?
Kensington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kensington Elementary School offer ?
Kensington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kensington Elementary School part of?
Kensington Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.

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