Kenwood Elem School

www.champaignschools.org

344 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kenwood Elementary School, located at 1001 Stratford Dr in Champaign, Illinois, is a prominent public school serving the local community as part of the Champaign Community Unit School District 4. Known for its focus on foundational academic growth and social-emotional development, the school serves a diverse student population in the kindergarten through fifth-grade range. It is situated in a residential area, fostering a neighborhood-centric environment where community involvement and parent engagement are highly valued.

Academically, Kenwood is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education, offering a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, including those in gifted programs and students requiring specialized support services. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with arts, physical education, and technology. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on collaborative learning, Kenwood aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while nurturing a lifelong love for learning.

344

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenwood Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	13
Black	116
Asian	33
Two or More	38

White
144 (41.9 %)
Black
116 (33.7 %)
Two or More
38 (11.0 %)
Asian
33 (9.6 %)
Hispanic
13 (3.8 %)

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:	Champaign CUSD 4
Phone:	(217)351-3815
Website:	http://www.champaignschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 64

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 64