Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kensington Parkwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Kensington Parkwood Elementary serves the southeast part of Kensington, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance being about 1.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
535 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kensington Parkwood Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#68 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kensington Parkwood Elementary School's ranking?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School is ranked #68 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Kensington Parkwood Elementary School often compared to?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garrett Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Kensington Parkwood Elementary School?
535 students attend Kensington Parkwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kensington Parkwood Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kensington Parkwood Elementary School?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kensington Parkwood Elementary School offer ?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kensington Parkwood Elementary School part of?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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