Summary:
The Kenton County School District in Kentucky is home to 11 high-performing elementary schools, all of which are part of the district ranked 15th out of 159 in the state. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are located in the diverse Kenton County area. Several standout schools, including Kenton Elementary School, R.C. Hinsdale Elementary School, and Ft. Wright Elementary School, consistently outperform the county and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and reading.
The schools in the Kenton County district vary in their student-teacher ratios, ranging from 13:1 to 17.2:1, with an average of 15.3:1. Spending per student also differs, from $11,169 to $13,876, with an average of $12,234. While the Kenton County School District as a whole is highly ranked, there is significant variation in performance among the individual schools, with some struggling to meet state averages while others are among the top-performing schools in Kentucky.
The data highlights the importance of examining school-level factors that contribute to academic success. The standout schools demonstrate that high-quality education is possible, even in a diverse district, when the right resources and strategies are in place. By closely analyzing the performance of individual schools, parents and policymakers can better understand the educational landscape in Kenton County and identify opportunities to support and replicate the success of the top-performing elementary schools.
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