Kensington Elementary

421 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Kensington Elementary School, located at 90 Highland Blvd. in the hills of Kensington, California, serves as the primary public neighborhood school for the local community. It operates as part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) and is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere despite being part of a larger district, often acting as a social hub for families residing in the Kensington area.

Academically, the school maintains a reputation for high student achievement and dedicated instruction, frequently outperforming state averages in core subjects. Beyond traditional academics, Kensington Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and a focus on social-emotional learning. The campus is characterized by its scenic, hillside location and a long-standing tradition of academic excellence, making it a highly sought-after educational institution for families within its residential boundaries.

421

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kensington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	47
Black	6
Asian	64
Two or More	79

White
224 (53.3 %)
Two or More
79 (18.8 %)
Asian
64 (15.2 %)
Hispanic
47 (11.2 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1415
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 47