Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kenton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Kenton Elementary School serves the west part of Independence, KY, covering an area of approximately 12 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kenton Elementary School's student population of 650 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
650 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kenton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenton Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 1250 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenton Elementary School's ranking?
Kenton Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Kenton Elementary School often compared to?
Kenton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White's Tower Elementary School, R C Hinsdale 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 38% KY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Kenton Elementary School?
650 students attend Kenton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kenton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenton Elementary School offer ?
Kenton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kenton Elementary School part of?
Kenton Elementary School is part of Kenton County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I think kenton elementary is one of the best elementary schools in kenton county. '
Most of the teachers ar nice but do teach alot thats why I love going to kenton elementary BUT I only have one more year there so went I leave kenton elementary... I will visit that only elementary school I went & kenton is just that one place that I will remember went I have kids in if kenton is still runing , Then I will have very own kids be in kenton elementary & I will tell them that kenton was at great school....................
I LOVE YOU KENTON ELEMENTARY
I REALLY DO LOVE KENTON
LOVE YOUR FORMER STUDENT
RICKI
PS: I STILL LOVE KENTON ELEMENTARY
5 10/10/2025
i think kenton elementary is the best school i have ever went to
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