Kennard Elementary School

420 Little Kidwell Ave
Centreville, MD 21617

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455 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Kennard Elementary School, located at 420 Little Kidwell Ave in Centreville, Maryland, is a public school serving students as part of the Queen Anne’s County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Lucretia Kennard, a prominent local educator, and it prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically focused environment. By emphasizing a strong partnership between students, staff, families, and the community, the school aims to prepare children for lifelong learning while celebrating the unique diversity and history of the local area.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of its elementary-aged population, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. Beyond academics, Kennard Elementary places a high value on social-emotional development and character education, encouraging students to become responsible, empathetic citizens. With a commitment to modern educational standards and an active school community, Kennard provides a structured yet nurturing atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

455

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	44
Black	34
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
351 (77.1 %)
Hispanic
44 (9.7 %)
Black
34 (7.5 %)
Two or More
24 (5.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)758-1166
Website:	http://qacps.schoolwires.net/Domain/115
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Grade 3 152

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 153