KENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kenton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kenton County school district, located in Independence, KY with about 629 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 35 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 is a public school located in Independence, Kentucky, serving students within the Kenton County School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured academic environment for children in the elementary grades. It emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into middle school.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction, utilizing a blend of traditional classroom teaching and modern educational resources to meet diverse learning needs. Beyond the standard curriculum, Kenton Elementary encourages community involvement and parental engagement, fostering a partnership between home and school. By promoting a positive school climate and prioritizing student growth, the institution strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible and engaged citizens within the broader Independence community.
For more information, contact Kenton Elementary School at (859) 356-3781 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-3781
KENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Independence, KY with about 629 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Kenton County
- Total Students:
- 629
- Teachers:
- 35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 629 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.