Kensington International School

31 Kensington Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kensington International School, located at 31 Kensington Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts, is part of the Springfield Public Schools district. The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a global perspective through its specialized international curriculum. By integrating international-mindedness into its academic programs, the school aims to prepare students to become well-rounded, culturally aware citizens who are ready to excel in an increasingly interconnected world.

As part of the broader Springfield Public Schools community, Kensington International School benefits from the district’s resources and commitment to academic excellence. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to think critically, collaborate with peers, and engage deeply with their studies. Through its unique programming and emphasis on diverse perspectives, the school strives to empower its students to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

248

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kensington International School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	187
Black	35
Asian	3
Two or More	16

Hispanic
187 (75.4 %)
Black
35 (14.1 %)
Two or More
16 (6.5 %)
White
7 (2.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)

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:	Springfield
Phone:	(413)787-7522
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kensington International School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kensington International School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	124	50%
Male	124	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)