KENSINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kensington Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Union County Public Schools school district, located in Waxhaw, NC with about 770 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Kensington Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Kensington Elementary School, located in the growing community of Waxhaw, North Carolina, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Union County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the holistic growth of its student body. By integrating rigorous curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Kensington Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging them to become engaged, responsible members of their local community.
The school is recognized for its commitment to strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. With a focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere, Kensington Elementary utilizes its resources to cater to diverse learning needs, ensuring that every child has the tools necessary to thrive. As a vital part of the Waxhaw area, the school maintains a reputation for high expectations and community involvement, consistently working to maintain a positive and dynamic campus culture that reflects the values and aspirations of the surrounding district.
For more information, contact Kensington Elementary at (704) 290-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1500
http://kees.ucps.k12.nc.us
KENSINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Waxhaw, NC with about 770 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Union County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 770
- Teachers:
- 46
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 770 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KENSINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.2%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- Asian
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.