KENSINGTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

kpe.dadeschools.net

922 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kensington Park Elementary School is a public school located in the Little Havana/Flagami area of Miami, Florida, and is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and student engagement within a supportive neighborhood environment.

The school’s website highlights its focus on maintaining a strong connection between the classroom and the local community. By utilizing the resources of the nation’s fourth-largest school district, Kensington Park Elementary offers various programs designed to meet the needs of its students, ensuring they are prepared for middle school success. The institution is characterized by its dedication to fostering a safe, inclusive, and effective learning atmosphere for the children of the Miami community.

922

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENSINGTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	895
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	1

Hispanic
895 (97.1 %)
White
12 (1.3 %)
Black
10 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)

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:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)649-2811
Website:	http://kpe.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	922
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	460
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 57

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 151

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 167

Grade 4 154

Grade 5 127

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KENSINGTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	121
Grade 1	151
Grade 2	145
Grade 3	167
Grade 4	154
Grade 5	127

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KENSINGTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	439	47.6%
Male	483	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)