Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kenton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Kenton Elementary School's student population of 104 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenton Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
6%
21%
White
93%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenton Elementary School's ranking?
Kenton Elementary School is ranked #961 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Kenton Elementary School?
104 students attend Kenton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kenton Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenton Elementary School?
Kenton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenton Elementary School offer ?
Kenton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kenton Elementary School part of?
Kenton Elementary School is part of Gibson Co Special Dist School District.
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