Glendale-Kenly Elementary

Summary:

Glendale-Kenly Elementary is a public elementary school in Kenly, North Carolina, serving 472 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Johnston County Public Schools district, which is ranked 90 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Glendale-Kenly has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (29.24%) compared to nearby schools. The school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in mathematics and science, but lags behind in reading. However, Glendale-Kenly performs particularly well in mathematics, with 3rd-grade students consistently scoring above the district and state averages. The school's performance for Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students is also noteworthy, with these subgroups often ranking higher than the overall school performance.

Compared to other schools in the Johnston County Public Schools district, Glendale-Kenly's performance is generally on par with or slightly above schools like Princeton Elementary and Corinth-Holders Elementary. However, the school lags behind some higher-performing schools in the district, such as Thanksgiving Elementary and Pine Level Elementary. Glendale-Kenly's Gifted and Talented program has shown significant improvement, ranking 14 out of 500 in North Carolina in 2021-2022.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2001 Bay Valley Rd
       Kenly, NC  27542


(919) 284-2821

District: Johnston County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
657th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,347 Help


Students who attend Glendale-Kenly Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    North Johnston Middle
High:    North Johnston High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.1%
Hispanic:
29.2%
African American:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glendale-Kenly Elementary ranks better than 56.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 14th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Glendale-Kenly Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.1%), Hispanic (29.2%), African American (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glendale-Kenly Elementary is 14.7. 14 elementary schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glendale-Kenly Elementary is $10,347, which is the 8th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glendale-Kenly Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Glendale-Kenly Elementary 657th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Glendale-Kenly Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Johnston County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnston County Public Schools 90th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Glendale-Kenly Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Glendale-Kenly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.91 414th 1276 67.6%
2007 64.89 446th 1293 65.5%
2008 63.29 485th 1324 63.4%
2009 64.56 517th 1354 61.8%
2010 63.97 531st 1363 61.0%
2011 61.71 584th 1381 57.7%
2012 57.14 660th 1388 52.4%
2013 43.15 784th 1403 44.1%
2014 49.85 701st 1390 49.6%
2015 47.27 792nd 1440 45.0%
2016 62.12 526th 1425 63.1%
2017 59.67 584th 1429 59.1%
2018 46.77 805th 1434 43.9%
2019 38.46 951st 1473 35.4%
2021 54.80 646th 1489 56.6%
2022 63.72 528th 1514 65.1%
2023 51.32 746th 1502 50.3%
2024 55.22 657th 1505 56.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Glendale-Kenly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.15 182nd 421 56.8%
2019 38.05 313th 497 37.0%
2021 29.67 291st 385 24.4%
2022 56.90 139th 485 71.3%
2023 36.05 325th 514 36.8%
2024 71.29 85th 533 84.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Glendale-Kenly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.15 255th 801 68.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glendale-Kenly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.15 650th 1332 51.2%
2019 46.47 763rd 1361 43.9%
2021 77.09 180th 1329 86.5%
2022 72.67 241st 1366 82.4%
2023 55.61 584th 1437 59.4%
2024 61.03 482nd 1450 66.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Glendale-Kenly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.67 771st 1405 45.1%
2019 42.63 864th 1424 39.3%
2021 59.05 545th 1440 62.2%
2022 57.00 605th 1458 58.5%
2023 51.09 713th 1459 51.1%
2024 51.58 691st 1455 52.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Glendale-Kenly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.49 65th 897 92.8%
2019 44.63 454th 878 48.3%
2021 21.80 584th 646 9.6%
2022 54.93 205th 634 67.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Glendale-Kenly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.71 584th 612 4.6%
2021 68.53 133rd 494 73.1%
2022 70.21 14th 500 97.2%
2023 54.30 367th 582 36.9%
2024 52.71 436th 669 34.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Glendale-Kenly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.87 846th 1413 40.1%
2019 34.83 1026th 1430 28.3%
2021 48.78 705th 1444 51.2%
2022 67.46 431st 1464 70.6%
2023 51.02 725th 1461 50.4%
2024 57.18 607th 1464 58.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Glendale-Kenly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.91 586th 927 36.8%
2019 21.98 838th 949 11.7%
2021 59.73 250th 896 72.1%
2022 38.27 570th 927 38.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Glendale-Kenly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.14 498th 851 41.5%
2019 40.55 537th 865 37.9%
2021 39.51 497th 843 41.0%
2022 61.85 257th 893 71.2%
2023 46.27 487th 915 46.8%
2024 57.62 354th 951 62.8%
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Rank History for White students at Glendale-Kenly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.12 724th 1178 38.5%
2019 34.42 861st 1183 27.2%
2021 52.12 541st 1172 53.8%
2022 64.71 382nd 1194 68.0%
2023 51.54 593rd 1183 49.9%
2024 47.86 642nd 1166 44.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Glendale-Kenly Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 303 116 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 425
1989 314 108 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1990 328 98 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 325 104 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1992 328 106 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 319 124 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1994 340 135 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 344 135 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1996 344 135 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1997 349 114 1 41 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1998 363 137 1 46 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1999 375 130 1 58 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 396 136 1 57 2 n/a n/a 0 592
2001 400 128 1 52 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2002 398 150 2 70 3 n/a n/a 0 623
2003 398 150 2 70 3 n/a n/a 0 623
2004 405 133 3 67 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2005 383 133 0 73 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2006 401 127 0 73 1 n/a n/a 0 602
2007 424 87 2 80 4 n/a n/a 42 639
2008 425 93 2 92 1 n/a n/a 47 660
2009 420 125 2 100 3 n/a n/a 0 650
2010 424 120 2 109 2 n/a n/a 0 657
2011 404 86 6 131 1 0 11 0 639
2012 397 84 6 147 2 0 21 0 657
2013 364 101 4 148 0 0 22 0 639
2014 365 91 2 146 1 0 17 0 622
2015 368 87 2 146 0 1 11 0 615
2016 360 92 1 152 1 1 17 0 624
2017 297 84 1 145 0 1 15 0 543
2018 309 71 2 147 0 0 12 0 541
2019 314 81 2 148 0 0 15 0 560
2020 290 66 2 137 0 0 29 0 524
2021 269 50 0 121 0 0 23 0 463
2022 271 57 0 125 0 0 21 0 474
2023 246 58 2 138 0 0 28 0 472

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Glendale-Kenly Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 425 20.0 21.2 40
1989 428 26.0 16.4 34.1
1990 438 26.0 16.8 55.5
1991 441 24.0 18.3 55.1
1992 450 24.0 18.7 28.9
1993 460 24.0 19.2 35
1994 498 27.0 18.4 40.6
1995 517 28.0 18.5 32.7
1996 517 28.0 18.5 32.7
1997 505 31.0 16.3 36.2
1998 547 36.0 15.2 31.8
1999 564 37.0 15.2 55.7
2000 592 37.0 16.0 48.1
2001 582 39.0 14.9 50.2
2002 623 42.0 14.8 57.9
2003 623 42.0 14.8 57.9
2004 609 45.0 13.5 51.9
2005 590 45.0 13.1 51.4
2006 602 45.0 13.4 48
2007 639 n/a n/a 51.8
2008 660 42.8 15.4 n/a
2009 650 44.6 14.6 n/a
2010 657 43.5 15.1 57.4
2011 639 41.5 15.3 58.2
2012 657 40.6 16.1 58.9
2013 639 41.2 15.5 59.2
2014 622 44.0 14.1 63.3
2015 615 43.0 14.3 60.8
2016 624 42.0 14.8 62.8
2017 543 39.0 13.9 69.8
2018 541 41.0 13.1 64.9
2019 560 41.0 13.6 62.3
2020 524 40.5 12.9 58.4
2021 463 34.5 13.4 48.6
2022 474 33.0 14.3 48.7
2023 472 32.0 14.7 67.6

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 Glendale-Kenly Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 425 20.0 21.2 40
1989 428 26.0 16.4 34.1
1990 438 26.0 16.8 55.5
1991 441 24.0 18.3 55.1
1992 450 24.0 18.7 28.9
1993 460 24.0 19.2 35
1994 498 27.0 18.4 40.6
1995 517 28.0 18.5 32.7
1996 517 28.0 18.5 32.7
1997 505 31.0 16.3 36.2
1998 547 36.0 15.2 31.8
1999 564 37.0 15.2 55.7
2000 592 37.0 16.0 48.1
2001 582 39.0 14.9 50.2
2002 623 42.0 14.8 57.9
2003 623 42.0 14.8 57.9
2004 609 45.0 13.5 51.9
2005 590 45.0 13.1 51.4
2006 602 45.0 13.4 48
2007 639 n/a n/a 51.8
2008 660 42.8 15.4 n/a
2009 650 44.6 14.6 n/a
2010 657 43.5 15.1 57.4
2011 639 41.5 15.3 58.2
2012 657 40.6 16.1 58.9
2013 639 41.2 15.5 59.2
2014 622 44.0 14.1 63.3
2015 615 43.0 14.3 60.8
2016 624 42.0 14.8 62.8
2017 543 39.0 13.9 69.8
2018 541 41.0 13.1 64.9
2019 560 41.0 13.6 62.3
2020 524 40.5 12.9 58.4
2021 463 34.5 13.4 48.6
2022 474 33.0 14.3 48.7
2023 472 32.0 14.7 67.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Glendale-Kenly Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,266 (12.2%) $9,081 (87.8%) $10,347

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glendale-Kenly Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 951st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 746th of 1502 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Glendale-Kenly Elementary)6754.8
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)56.864.5
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Glendale-Kenly Elementary)5829
 29%
   3rd Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)51.151.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Glendale-Kenly Elementary)6573
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)5158.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Glendale-Kenly Elementary)49.566.7
 17.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)47.458.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Glendale-Kenly Elementary)43.154.5
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)55.659.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Glendale-Kenly Elementary)40.248.9
 8.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)46.953.2
 6.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Glendale-Kenly Elementary)55.965.9
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Johnston County Public Schools)66.872.2
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students560472
 15.7%
African American8158
 28.4%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic148138
 6.8%
Pacific Islander00
White314246
 21.7%
Two or More Races1528
 86.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.3%67.6%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Glendale-Kenly Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Glendale-Kenly Elementary.

Students who attend Glendale-Kenly Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Johnston Middle
High : North Johnston High

Glendale-Kenly Elementary ranks 657th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Glendale-Kenly Elementary are 52% White, 29% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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