Is Kensington Elementary School a good school?

Kensington Elementary School ranks 45 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kensington Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 143 students attended Kensington Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Kensington Elementary School?

Students at Kensington Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Kensington Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kensington Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Cooperative Middle School High : Exeter High School

Kensington Elementary School

Summary:

Kensington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 136 students in grades PK-5 in the town of Kensington, New Hampshire. The school is part of the Kensington School District, which is ranked 39 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kensington Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency, with 54% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 68% proficient or better in reading, compared to the state averages of 41% and 53% respectively. The school has a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.6, which likely contributes to its strong academic performance. Kensington Elementary School has also maintained a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade and ranks in the top 25% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

While Kensington Elementary School is a high-performing institution, there are some areas that warrant further investigation. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.85%) compared to the state average, which may limit the diversity of the educational experience. Additionally, there is a notable gender gap in academic performance, with the school ranking 3rd out of 187 NH elementary schools for female students, but only 71st out of 193 for male students. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (8.09%) also suggests it serves a more affluent community, which may contribute to its strong academic results. When compared to nearby schools, such as Seabrook Elementary School, which had only 38% proficiency in mathematics in 2023-2024, Kensington Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

122 Amesbury Rd.
Kensington, NH 03833-5621

(603) 772-5705

District: Kensington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
45^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,317

Students who attend Kensington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cooperative Middle School
High:	Exeter High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 143

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Two or more races:

3.5%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kensington Elementary School ranks better than 80.8% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), two or more races (3.5%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kensington Elementary School is 8.3. (See more...)

Compare Kensington Elementary School employs 17.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kensington Elementary School is $23,317.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kensington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kensington Elementary School 45^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Kensington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Kensington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kensington School District 39^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kensington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kensington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	68.19	68^th	238	71.4%
2007	58.99	105^th	237	55.7%
2008	84.02	23^rd	236	90.3%
2009	90.41	5^th	240	97.9%
2010	80.70	28^th	242	88.4%
2011	86.56	9^th	237	96.2%
2012	77.43	37^th	241	84.6%
2013	72.84	52^nd	241	78.4%
2014	71.38	55^th	242	77.3%
2015	67.60	62^nd	206	69.9%
2016	79.39	37^th	244	84.8%
2017	89.69	10^th	229	95.6%
2018	83.74	19^th	231	91.8%
2019	83.75	21^st	231	90.9%
2021	77.14	35^th	211	83.4%
2022	72.81	52^nd	233	77.7%
2023	78.16	40^th	237	83.1%
2024	74.69	45^th	234	80.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Kensington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	96.17	3^rd	187	98.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Kensington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	57.19	77^th	194	60.3%
2023	64.26	65^th	199	67.3%
2024	63.15	71^st	193	63.2%

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Rank History for White students at Kensington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	82.79	19^th	227	91.6%
2019	83.17	22^nd	229	90.4%
2021	75.51	32^nd	209	84.7%
2022	69.48	58^th	229	74.7%
2023	77.79	39^th	233	83.3%
2024	74.32	44^th	228	80.7%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire 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.

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.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kensington Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	153	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
1992	173	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
1993	159	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	161
1994	155	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	157
1995	165	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	166
1996	165	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	166
1997	164	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	166
1998	127	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	130
1999	142	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
2000	166	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	173
2001	162	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	166
2002	190	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	195
2003	190	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	195
2004	189	4	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	197
2005	183	4	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	194
2006	201	3	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	210
2007	204	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	211
2008	199	2	7	1	5	n/a	n/a	214
2009	203	0	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	212
2010	189	0	7	0	3	0	0	199
2011	188	0	3	0	3	0	0	194
2012	180	0	3	0	2	0	0	185
2013	161	0	0	2	2	0	0	165
2014	129	1	0	3	1	0	1	135
2015	118	1	1	1	1	0	0	122
2016	106	1	1	1	0	0	0	109
2017	103	0	0	0	0	0	1	104
2018	106	0	1	0	0	0	2	109
2019	115	0	1	0	0	0	2	118
2020	127	0	1	0	0	0	3	131
2021	115	0	0	0	1	0	4	120
2022	120	1	1	0	1	0	5	128
2023	129	1	1	0	0	0	5	136
2024	135	1	1	1	0	0	5	143

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	157	9.4	16.7	3.2
1992	174	11.5	15.1	5.2
1993	161	11.7	13.8	3.7
1994	157	10.4	15.1	0
1995	166	10.4	16.0	4.2
1996	166	10.4	16.0	4.2
1997	166	10.2	16.3	4.8
1998	130	8.9	14.6	0
1999	146	10.5	13.9	1.4
2000	173	11.9	14.5	0
2001	166	13.0	12.8	0
2002	195	14.9	13.1	n/a
2003	195	14.9	13.1	n/a
2004	197	13.9	14.2	n/a
2005	194	15.3	12.7	0
2006	210	15.5	13.5	1
2007	211	17.3	12.2	n/a
2008	214	17.3	12.4	0
2009	212	17.3	12.3	1.4
2010	199	17.3	11.5	1.5
2011	194	17.3	11.2	3.6
2012	185	17.3	10.6	5.4
2013	165	16.8	9.8	0
2014	135	15.4	8.7	8.9
2015	122	14.0	8.7	11.5
2016	109	12.0	9.0	11.9
2017	104	11.3	9.2	10.6
2018	109	9.6	11.3	12.8
2019	118	11.1	10.6	10.2
2020	131	12.1	10.8	12.2
2021	120	13.0	9.2	2.5
2022	128	12.0	10.6	2.3
2023	136	14.1	9.6	8.1
2024	143	17.1	8.3	8.4

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	157	9.4	16.7	3.2
1992	174	11.5	15.1	5.2
1993	161	11.7	13.8	3.7
1994	157	10.4	15.1	0
1995	166	10.4	16.0	4.2
1996	166	10.4	16.0	4.2
1997	166	10.2	16.3	4.8
1998	130	8.9	14.6	0
1999	146	10.5	13.9	1.4
2000	173	11.9	14.5	0
2001	166	13.0	12.8	0
2002	195	14.9	13.1	n/a
2003	195	14.9	13.1	n/a
2004	197	13.9	14.2	n/a
2005	194	15.3	12.7	0
2006	210	15.5	13.5	1
2007	211	17.3	12.2	n/a
2008	214	17.3	12.4	0
2009	212	17.3	12.3	1.4
2010	199	17.3	11.5	1.5
2011	194	17.3	11.2	3.6
2012	185	17.3	10.6	5.4
2013	165	16.8	9.8	0
2014	135	15.4	8.7	8.9
2015	122	14.0	8.7	11.5
2016	109	12.0	9.0	11.9
2017	104	11.3	9.2	10.6
2018	109	9.6	11.3	12.8
2019	118	11.1	10.6	10.2
2020	131	12.1	10.8	12.2
2021	120	13.0	9.2	2.5
2022	128	12.0	10.6	2.3
2023	136	14.1	9.6	8.1
2024	143	17.1	8.3	8.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kensington Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$23,317

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kensington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 21^st of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 40^th of 237 Elementary schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kensington Elementary School)	75	67	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kensington School District)	75	67	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Kensington Elementary School)	80	58	22%
3rd Grade Reading (Kensington School District)	80	58	22%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kensington Elementary School)	72	64	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kensington School District)	72	64	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Kensington Elementary School)	72	75	3%
4th Grade Reading (Kensington School District)	72	75	3%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kensington Elementary School)	60	41	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kensington School District)	60	41	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Kensington Elementary School)	73	64	9%
5th Grade Reading (Kensington School District)	73	64	9%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Kensington Elementary School)	53	68	15%
5th Grade Science (Kensington School District)	53	68	15%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Kensington Elementary School)	70	58	12%
All Grades Mathematics (Kensington School District)	70	58	12%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Kensington Elementary School)	75	66	9%
All Grades Reading (Kensington School District)	75	66	9%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Kensington Elementary School)	53	68	15%
All Grades Science (Kensington School District)	53	68	15%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	118	136	15.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	115	129	12.2%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.2%	8.1%	2.1%

Schools Near Kensington Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)							NH SAS Reading (2024)							NH SAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Kensington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	122 Amesbury Rd.	Kensington	03833	Rockingham County	Kensington School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 772-5705	143	17	8.3	8.4%	135 (94.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)	74.7	45^th of 234 public elementary schools	80.8%		78.2	40^th of 237 public elementary schools	83.1%	5	42.0	58.0	58.0				54.0	74.0	58.0	73.0				68.0	73.0		73.0	$23,317
East Kingston Elementary School	Public	K-5	5 Andrews Ln.	East Kingston	03827	Rockingham County	East Kingston School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 642-3511	118	16	7.6	8.5%	112 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	76.2	42^nd of 234 public elementary schools	82.1%		52.4	111^th of 237 public elementary schools	53.2%	69		65.0	65.0				68.0		55.0	71.0				60.0	47.0		47.0	$21,619
Virtual Learning Academy (E)	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-8	30 Linden St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Virtual Learning Academy Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(603) 778-2500	127	23	5.6	18.9%	104 (81.9%)	1 (0.8%)	9 (7.1%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.3%)								(n/a)						64.0	46.0						64.0	74.0		55.0	64.0
South Hampton Barnard School	Public	K-8	219 Main Ave.	South Hampton	03827	Rockingham County	South Hampton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 394-7744	83	10	8.3	3.6%	80 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	93.7	7^th of 234 public elementary schools	97.0%		89.8	12^th of 237 public elementary schools	94.9%	5		91.0		75.0			78.0		73.0		75.0			82.0			57.0	$23,370
Lincoln Street Elementary School	Public	3-5	25 Lincoln St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Exeter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 775-8860	417	35	12.0	14.9%	372 (89.2%)	4 (1.0%)	12 (2.9%)	16 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	80.5	36^th of 234 public elementary schools	84.6%		81	33^rd of 237 public elementary schools	86.1%	3	75.0	73.0	59.0				69.0	57.0	66.0	73.0				65.0	48.0		48.0	$18,332
Main Street School	Public	PK, KG-2	40 Main St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Exeter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 775-8946	390	49	7.9	16.2%	354 (90.8%)	6 (1.5%)	13 (3.3%)	7 (1.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.5%)								(n/a)																		$19,942
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E)	Public, Charter	K-8	2 Holland Way	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Coastal Waters Chartered Public School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 316-6951	66	17	3.8	34.8%	55 (83.3%)	2 (3.0%)	6 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)
Lincoln Akerman School	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Exeter Rd.	Hampton Falls	03844	Rockingham County	Hampton Falls School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 926-2539	185	15	12.3	6.5%	164 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.5%)	82.2	33^rd of 234 public elementary schools	85.9%		83.9	28^th of 237 public elementary schools	88.2%	5	67.0	76.0	63.0	67.0	76.0	71.0	71.0	53.0	64.0	88.0	65.0	100.0	94.0	78.0	56.0	78.0	68.0	$27,104
Hampton Centre School	Public	PK, KG-2	53 Winnacunnet Rd.	Hampton	03842	Rockingham County	Hampton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 926-8706	293	27	10.8	13.3%	266 (90.8%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.8%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)								(n/a)																		$20,630
Daniel J. Bakie School	Public	PK, KG-2	179 Main St.	Kingston	03848	Rockingham County	Sanborn Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 642-5272	319	30	10.6	5.3%	288 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)								(n/a)																		$24,425

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