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.
194
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kent Center School
Demographic Student Count
White160
Hispanic19
Black3
Asian2
Two or More10
  • White
    160 (82.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (9.8 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (5.2 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kent Center School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten17
Kindergarten19
Grade 127
Grade 214
Grade 327
Grade 414
Grade 520
Grade 613
Grade 724
Grade 819
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kent Center School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8644.3%
Male10855.7%