Kensington Parkwood Elementary School
Tel:
(301) 571-6949
- Kensington Parkwood Elementary School serves 657 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Kensington Parkwood Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63%.
Top Placements
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland 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%)
School Overview
- Kensington Parkwood Elementary School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 657 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Kensington Parkwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Kensington Parkwood Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #94 out of 1359 schools (Top 10%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 68% | 41% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 72% | 41% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 17% |
| Black | 6% | 34% |
| White | 66% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.72 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montgomery County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kensington Parkwood Elementary School is Albert Einstein High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Silver Creek Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Garrett Park Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kensington Garrett Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 815 students
1.0 miles
4810 Oxford Street
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0700 1.0 K-5 815 - Kensington Silver Creek Middle School Grades: 6-7 | 549 students
1.1 miles
3701 Saul Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-2200 1.1 6-7 549 - Kensington Rock View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 606 students
1.5 miles
3901 Denfeld Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0920 1.5 PK-5 606 - Kensington Albert Einstein High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,803 student
1.8 miles
11135 Newport Mill Rd
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 929-2200 1.8 9-12 1,803 - Bethesda Ashburton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 877 students
1.8 miles
6314 Lone Oak Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1300 1.8 PK-5 877
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about how public schools are impacted by an economic recession, job losses, and funding cuts.
Through the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates has not only donated billions of dollars to public schools, but will now sponsor in-depth research on improving teaching that may change the face of public school education forever.
The start of the school year translates into greater risks for the spread of H1N1. Learn about how public schools across the country are combating the risks, as well as what you can do to keep your children safe.
