Glendale-Kenly Elementary

2001 Bay Valley Rd
Kenly, NC 27542

gke.johnston.k12.nc.us

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Glendale-Kenly Elementary School is a public institution located in Kenly, North Carolina, serving as part of the Johnston County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond core academics, Glendale-Kenly Elementary strives to create a well-rounded experience through various school initiatives and programs designed to promote social-emotional wellness and student participation. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the surrounding Johnston County community, valuing collaboration as a key component of student achievement. With a focus on inclusive practices and effective instruction, the school remains a vital pillar for early childhood education in the Kenly area.

472

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glendale-Kenly Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	138
Black	58
Asian	2
Two or More	28

White
246 (52.1 %)
Hispanic
138 (29.2 %)
Black
58 (12.3 %)
Two or More
28 (5.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)284-2821
Website:	http://gke.johnston.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
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 20

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 87