KENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A school district, located in AURORA, CO with about 564 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, KENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

KENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Aurora, Colorado, serves a diverse student population within the Aurora Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and equity. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the unique needs of every student, ensuring they are well-prepared for middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and building meaningful partnerships between families, educators, and students. Kenton Elementary offers a range of programs designed to support holistic student success, including integrated language support and enrichment activities. Through its dedicated staff and focus on a positive school culture, the institution strives to empower its students to become confident, lifelong learners who contribute positively to their community.

For more information, contact KENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 364-0947 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1255 KENTON ST
AURORA, CO 80010-3443
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KENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in AURORA, CO with about 564 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
564
Teachers:
32.15
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 564 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.7%
Black or African American
14.0%
Asian
6.7%
White
3.7%
Two or more races
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.