Kent Center School
194 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Kent Center School, located in the scenic town of Kent, Connecticut, serves as the primary public school for the community, typically educating students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a central pillar of the Kent School District, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and civic responsibility. The school prides itself on a small-town atmosphere that allows for personalized attention, encouraging students to engage deeply with both their curriculum and their surrounding community.
Beyond traditional core academics, Kent Center School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to cultivate well-rounded students. The school’s philosophy often focuses on preparing learners for the transition to secondary education by promoting critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy. By partnering closely with families and leveraging its unique location in Litchfield County, Kent Center School strives to provide a robust educational foundation that empowers students to reach their full potential as lifelong learners and active, empathetic citizens.
Beyond traditional core academics, Kent Center School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to cultivate well-rounded students. The school’s philosophy often focuses on preparing learners for the transition to secondary education by promoting critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy. By partnering closely with families and leveraging its unique location in Litchfield County, Kent Center School strives to provide a robust educational foundation that empowers students to reach their full potential as lifelong learners and active, empathetic citizens.
194
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 160 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 10 |
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White160 (82.5 %)
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Hispanic19 (9.8 %)
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Two or More10 (5.2 %)
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Black3 (1.5 %)
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Asian2 (1.0 %)
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: | No |
| District: | Kent School District |
| Phone: | (860)927-3537 |
| Website: | http://www.kentcenterschool.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 194 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 35 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 14 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
17
Kindergarten
19
Grade 1
27
Grade 2
14
Grade 3
27
Grade 4
14
Grade 5
20
Grade 6
13
Grade 7
24
Grade 8
19
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 17 |
| Kindergarten | 19 |
| Grade 1 | 27 |
| Grade 2 | 14 |
| Grade 3 | 27 |
| Grade 4 | 14 |
| Grade 5 | 20 |
| Grade 6 | 13 |
| Grade 7 | 24 |
| Grade 8 | 19 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 86 | 44.3% |
| Male | 108 | 55.7% |
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