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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:
45th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,317 Help


Students who attend Kensington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cooperative Middle School
High:    Exeter High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  136

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.9%
Two or more races:
3.7%
African American:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kensington Elementary School ranks better than 80.8% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), two or more races (3.7%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kensington Elementary School is 9.6. (See more...)
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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 45th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Kensington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Kensington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kensington School District 39th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.19 68th 238 71.4%
2007 58.99 105th 237 55.7%
2008 84.02 23rd 236 90.3%
2009 90.41 5th 240 97.9%
2010 80.70 28th 242 88.4%
2011 86.56 9th 237 96.2%
2012 77.43 37th 241 84.6%
2013 72.84 52nd 241 78.4%
2014 71.38 55th 242 77.3%
2015 67.60 62nd 206 69.9%
2016 79.39 37th 244 84.8%
2017 89.69 10th 229 95.6%
2018 83.74 19th 231 91.8%
2019 83.75 21st 231 90.9%
2021 77.14 35th 211 83.4%
2022 72.81 52nd 233 77.7%
2023 78.16 40th 237 83.1%
2024 74.69 45th 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 3rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.19 77th 194 60.3%
2023 64.26 65th 199 67.3%
2024 63.15 71st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.79 19th 227 91.6%
2019 83.17 22nd 229 90.4%
2021 75.51 32nd 209 84.7%
2022 69.48 58th 229 74.7%
2023 77.79 39th 233 83.3%
2024 74.32 44th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1991 153 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1992 173 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1993 159 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1994 155 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1995 165 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1996 165 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1997 164 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1998 127 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1999 142 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2000 166 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2001 162 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2002 190 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2003 190 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2004 189 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2005 183 4 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2006 201 3 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2007 204 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2008 199 2 7 1 5 n/a n/a 0 214
2009 203 0 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 212
2010 189 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 199
2011 188 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 194
2012 180 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 185
2013 161 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 165
2014 129 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 135
2015 118 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 122
2016 106 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 109
2017 103 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 104
2018 106 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 109
2019 115 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 118
2020 127 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 131
2021 115 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 120
2022 120 1 1 0 1 0 5 0 128
2023 129 1 1 0 0 0 5 0 136

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

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

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

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YearTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 21st of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 40th 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)7567
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kensington School District)7567
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Kensington Elementary School)8058
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Kensington School District)8058
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kensington Elementary School)7264
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kensington School District)7264
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Kensington Elementary School)7275
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Kensington School District)7275
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kensington Elementary School)6041
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kensington School District)6041
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Kensington Elementary School)7364
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Kensington School District)7364
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Kensington Elementary School)5368
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Kensington School District)5368
 15%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Kensington Elementary School)7058
 12%
   All Grades Mathematics (Kensington School District)7058
 12%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Kensington Elementary School)7566
 9%
   All Grades Reading (Kensington School District)7566
 9%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Kensington Elementary School)5368
 15%
   All Grades Science (Kensington School District)5368
 15%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students118136
 15.3%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White115129
 12.2%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.2%8.1%
 2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington Elementary School

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

Students at Kensington Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Kensington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cooperative Middle School
High : Exeter High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 136 students attended Kensington Elementary School.


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