Summary:
Kensington Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school located in Waxhaw, North Carolina, serving 1,032 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. As part of the Union County Public Schools district, which is ranked 49th out of 243 districts in the state, Kensington Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina.
Kensington Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking between 41st and 66th out of over 1,500 schools. The school's diverse student population, with 68.6% White, 6.01% African American, 8.14% Hispanic, 10.56% Asian, and 6.49% two or more races, is higher than some nearby schools like Elon Park Elementary and Polo Ridge Elementary. Kensington Elementary excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 25-30 in North Carolina for female students, African American students, Hispanic students, multi-racial students, and low socioeconomic status students.
Kensington Elementary's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in standardized tests, such as the End-of-Grade (EOG) exams in mathematics, reading, and science. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 89.1% of 3rd graders, 90.8% of 4th graders, and 82.1% of 5th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, significantly higher than the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and state averages. Kensington Elementary's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.8 to 17.9 over the past few years, is another factor that contributes to its exceptional educational outcomes.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Union County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,723
Students who attend Kensington Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.4
Number of students: 1,032
Racial breakdown:
White:
68.6%
Asian:
10.6%
Hispanic:
8.1%
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Two or more races:
6.5%
African American:
6.0%
American Indian:
0.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.9%
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