Kensington Elementary

Public K-6

 90 Highland Blvd.
       Kensington, CA  94708-1023


(510) 231-1415

District: West Contra Costa Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
324th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,426 Help


Students who attend Kensington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fred T. Korematsu Middle
High:    El Cerrito High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.2%
Two or more races:
18.8%
Asian:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9% Help


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Compare Details Kensington Elementary ranks better than 94.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 37 ranked elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Kensington Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.2%), two or more races (18.8%), Asian (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kensington Elementary is 22.1. 23 elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kensington Elementary is $5,426. 35 elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kensington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kensington Elementary 324th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Kensington Elementary in the ranking list.)

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West Contra Costa Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks West Contra Costa Unified 1132nd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kensington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kensington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 94.79 244th 4809 94.9%
2005 91.95 389th 4822 91.9%
2006 94.40 248th 4818 94.9%
2007 90.69 484th 5113 90.5%
2008 88.41 564th 5113 89.0%
2009 91.76 365th 5193 93.0%
2010 86.98 636th 5314 88.0%
2011 90.44 412th 5377 92.3%
2012 90.91 371st 5390 93.1%
2013 92.99 258th 5530 95.3%
2015 97.67 137th 5611 97.6%
2016 96.77 182nd 5614 96.8%
2017 97.68 118th 5692 97.9%
2018 95.18 272nd 5662 95.2%
2019 95.04 285th 5789 95.1%
2022 95.22 348th 5883 94.1%
2023 95.40 322nd 5848 94.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kensington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.14 39th 610 93.6%
2023 80.13 109th 667 83.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kensington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.91 1906th 5173 63.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Kensington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.97 285th 5413 94.7%
2019 93.15 347th 5492 93.7%
2022 93.59 405th 5635 92.8%
2023 95.14 268th 5595 95.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kensington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.37 292nd 5431 94.6%
2019 93.35 351st 5510 93.6%
2022 94.35 355th 5663 93.7%
2023 93.74 378th 5627 93.3%
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Rank History for White students at Kensington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.03 101st 2737 96.3%
2019 89.44 111th 2834 96.1%
2022 83.57 323rd 2726 88.2%
2023 87.91 166th 2659 93.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Kensington Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 298 45 23 11 6 n/a n/a 0 383
1989 341 40 51 9 5 n/a n/a 0 446
1990 402 54 70 12 7 n/a n/a 0 545
1991 413 51 81 14 3 n/a n/a 0 562
1992 387 36 91 9 3 n/a n/a 0 526
1993 375 35 92 11 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1994 383 29 97 17 1 n/a n/a 0 527
1995 411 31 94 24 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 411 31 94 24 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1997 397 26 91 29 2 n/a n/a 0 545
1998 376 35 102 38 2 n/a n/a 0 553
1999 347 42 115 46 2 n/a n/a 0 552
2000 326 46 107 58 2 n/a n/a 0 539
2001 304 41 89 60 2 n/a n/a 14 510
2002 299 40 104 59 1 n/a n/a 42 545
2003 299 40 104 59 1 n/a n/a 42 545
2004 272 40 89 55 0 n/a n/a 36 492
2005 265 47 91 57 0 n/a n/a 37 497
2006 249 69 79 46 0 n/a n/a 54 497
2007 292 38 81 46 0 n/a n/a 65 522
2008 326 33 80 42 n/a n/a n/a 0 481
2009 329 35 79 42 0 2 67 0 554
2010 362 46 107 41 0 1 1 0 558
2011 259 31 78 42 0 1 177 0 588
2012 391 36 90 39 0 1 2 0 559
2013 383 39 82 44 0 2 11 0 561
2014 351 32 80 46 0 2 10 0 521
2015 340 29 73 52 0 3 17 0 514
2016 306 29 75 58 0 3 63 0 534
2017 305 29 73 52 1 5 42 0 507
2018 295 19 65 52 0 3 47 0 481
2019 278 16 69 55 0 3 54 0 475
2020 282 17 73 59 0 2 73 0 506
2021 264 10 62 56 0 1 72 0 465
2022 231 11 61 50 0 0 79 0 432
2023 224 6 64 47 0 0 79 1 421

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kensington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 14.0 27.3 n/a
1989 446 16.4 27.1 n/a
1990 545 22.4 24.3 n/a
1991 562 20.8 27.0 n/a
1992 526 21.1 24.9 3.6
1993 514 16.0 32.1 4.3
1994 527 18.0 29.3 2.8
1995 562 19.0 29.6 3.7
1996 562 19.0 29.6 3.7
1997 545 19.2 28.4 6.6
1998 553 25.2 21.9 9.4
1999 552 24.0 23.0 7.8
2000 539 25.2 21.4 7.2
2001 510 25.0 20.4 5.2
2002 545 27.1 20.1 8.3
2003 545 27.1 20.1 8.3
2004 492 23.2 21.2 7
2005 497 22.5 22.1 8.5
2006 497 22.0 22.6 8.8
2007 522 24.6 21.2 8.1
2008 481 27.0 17.8 6.4
2009 554 26.6 19.8 5.8
2010 558 25.0 22.3 6.8
2011 588 n/a n/a 6.3
2012 559 22.0 25.4 n/a
2013 561 20.0 28.0 7.1
2014 521 20.0 26.0 7.9
2015 514 20.0 25.7 8
2016 534 20.0 26.7 6.2
2017 507 19.3 26.2 7.7
2018 481 18.0 26.7 8.1
2019 475 18.0 26.3 7.4
2020 506 n/a n/a 6.3
2021 465 18.4 25.2 7.1
2022 432 18.5 23.3 6.9
2023 421 19.0 22.1 9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kensington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 14.0 27.3 n/a
1989 446 16.4 27.1 n/a
1990 545 22.4 24.3 n/a
1991 562 20.8 27.0 n/a
1992 526 21.1 24.9 3.6
1993 514 16.0 32.1 4.3
1994 527 18.0 29.3 2.8
1995 562 19.0 29.6 3.7
1996 562 19.0 29.6 3.7
1997 545 19.2 28.4 6.6
1998 553 25.2 21.9 9.4
1999 552 24.0 23.0 7.8
2000 539 25.2 21.4 7.2
2001 510 25.0 20.4 5.2
2002 545 27.1 20.1 8.3
2003 545 27.1 20.1 8.3
2004 492 23.2 21.2 7
2005 497 22.5 22.1 8.5
2006 497 22.0 22.6 8.8
2007 522 24.6 21.2 8.1
2008 481 27.0 17.8 6.4
2009 554 26.6 19.8 5.8
2010 558 25.0 22.3 6.8
2011 588 n/a n/a 6.3
2012 559 22.0 25.4 n/a
2013 561 20.0 28.0 7.1
2014 521 20.0 26.0 7.9
2015 514 20.0 25.7 8
2016 534 20.0 26.7 6.2
2017 507 19.3 26.2 7.7
2018 481 18.0 26.7 8.1
2019 475 18.0 26.3 7.4
2020 506 n/a n/a 6.3
2021 465 18.4 25.2 7.1
2022 432 18.5 23.3 6.9
2023 421 19.0 22.1 9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Kensington Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201292.0%5.0%1.0%1.0%92.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
201394.0%4.0%0.0%3.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%
201491.0%8.0%0.0%2.0%92.0%91.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
201592.0%8.0%0.0%0.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
201693.0%7.0%0.0%0.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201892.0%0.0%4.0%4.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kensington Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,426

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kensington Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 285th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 322nd of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kensington Elementary)85.973.6
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)31.828.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kensington Elementary)77.573.2
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)32.931.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kensington Elementary)81.582.1
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)31.530.9
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kensington Elementary)69.283.9
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)25.127.6
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kensington Elementary)84.484.9
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)37.631.7
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kensington Elementary)68.867.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)23.721.8
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Kensington Elementary)68.868.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (West Contra Costa Unified)21.222.4
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kensington Elementary)94.691.3
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)32.730.1
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kensington Elementary)80.460.9
 19.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)25.121.2
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students475421
 11.4%
African American166
 62.5%
American Indian00
Asian6964
 7.2%
Hispanic5547
 14.5%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White278224
 19.4%
Two or More Races5479
 46.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.4%9%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington Elementary

Students at Kensington Elementary are 53% White, 19% Two or more races, 15% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Yes. Kensington Elementary ranks in the top 5.5% of California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Kensington Elementary.

Students who attend Kensington Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fred T. Korematsu Middle
High : El Cerrito High


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