Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kensington Parkwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School's student population of 592 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kensington Parkwood Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
8%
33%
White
55%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kensington Parkwood Elementary School's ranking?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School is ranked #50 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Kensington Parkwood Elementary School?
592 students attend Kensington Parkwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kensington Parkwood Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kensington Parkwood Elementary School?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kensington Parkwood Elementary School offer ?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kensington Parkwood Elementary School part of?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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