Summary:
Kensington Elementary is a public elementary school in Waxhaw, North Carolina, serving 1,032 students in grades K-5. As part of the Union County Public Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 242 districts in the state, Kensington Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina.
Kensington Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages in End-of-Grade (EOG) assessments for Mathematics, Reading, and Science. In 2023-2024, 83.5% of 3rd graders, 86.4% of 4th graders, and 86.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 62.7%, 56.6%, and 58.1%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in Science, with 91% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 66.2%. Kensington Elementary'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, also demonstrates the school's commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Wesley Chapel Elementary, New Town Elementary, and Marvin Elementary, which also perform well and are ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, Kensington Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic achievement and equitable outcomes across different racial and socioeconomic subgroups. This exceptional performance, combined with the school's diverse student population and low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, makes Kensington Elementary a standout institution in the Union County Public Schools district and the state of North Carolina.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Union County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,723
Students who attend Kensington Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2
Number of students: 975
Racial breakdown:
White:
67.2%
Asian:
12.4%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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African American:
5.8%
Two or more races:
5.0%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.4%
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