KENSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

701 W DANDRIDGE ST
KENSETT, AR 72082

www.riverviewsd.org

302 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Kensett Elementary School is a public institution located in Kensett, Arkansas, serving as part of the Riverview School District. The school provides foundational education for students in the local community, focusing on academic development and personal growth within a supportive learning environment. As a district school, it adheres to state curriculum standards while striving to foster a collaborative atmosphere that emphasizes student success and community engagement.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Riverview School District, which allows it to leverage shared resources, extracurricular opportunities, and administrative support to benefit its elementary-age population. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the official Riverview School District website. Kensett Elementary remains a central point for the town’s educational efforts, prioritizing the developmental needs of its students as they prepare for higher levels of schooling.

302

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	40
Black	51
Asian	1
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
172 (57.0 %)
Black
51 (16.9 %)
Hispanic
40 (13.2 %)
Two or More
37 (12.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)742-3221
Website:	http://www.riverviewsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 43