Kenton Elementary School
Kenton Elementary School serves 996 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Kenton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 996 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenton Elementary School's student population of 996 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
996 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kenton Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1995 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
2%
17%
White
91%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Kenton Elementary School?
996 students attend Kenton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kenton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenton Elementary School?
Kenton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kenton Elementary School offer ?
Kenton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kenton Elementary School part of?
Kenton Elementary School is part of Kenton City School District.
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