Kenton Elementary School

11246 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kenton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5% in KY
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kenton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Kenton Elementary School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kenton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenton Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#28 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kenton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kenton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kenton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kenton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kenton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
73%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Kenton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kenton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kenton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenton Elementary School's ranking?
Kenton Elementary School is ranked #28 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Kenton Elementary School often compared to?
Kenton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White's Tower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Kenton Elementary School?
627 students attend Kenton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Kenton Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenton Elementary School?
Kenton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenton Elementary School offer ?
Kenton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenton Elementary School part of?
Kenton Elementary School is part of Kenton County School District.

School Reviews

5   5/5/2008
i think kenton elementary is the best school i have ever went to
- Posted by Student/Alumni - aubre
5   9/26/2007
I think kenton elementary is one of the best elementary schools in kenton county. ' Most of the teachers ar nice but do teach alot thats why I love going to kenton elementary BUT I only have one more year there so went I leave kenton elementary... I will visit that only elementary school I went & kenton is just that one place that I will remember went I have kids in if kenton is still runing , Then I will have very own kids be in kenton elementary & I will tell them that kenton was at great school....................I LOVE YOU KENTON ELEMENTARY I REALLY DO LOVE KENTONLOVE YOUR FORMER STUDENT RICKIPS: I STILL LOVE KENTON ELEMENTARY
- Posted by Student/Alumni - flowe

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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