Serving 646 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kenwood Station Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 13% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenwood Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kenwood Station Elementary School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenwood Station Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenwood Station Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
4%
11%
White
87%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenwood Station Elementary School's ranking?
Kenwood Station Elementary School is ranked #94 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Kenwood Station Elementary School often compared to?
Kenwood Station Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camden Station Elementary School, Crestwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Kenwood Station Elementary School?
646 students attend Kenwood Station Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kenwood Station Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenwood Station Elementary School?
Kenwood Station Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenwood Station Elementary School offer ?
Kenwood Station Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenwood Station Elementary School part of?
Kenwood Station Elementary School is part of Oldham County School District.
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