KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in KEARNEY, NE with about 393 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 26 teachers, KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 915 16th Ave in Kearney, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the Kearney Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic development, character building, and social-emotional growth for children in their early elementary years.

As a vital part of the Kearney community, Kenwood emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing modern curriculum standards to prepare its pupils for future academic success. The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the broader Kearney Public Schools system, offering a range of programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within a safe and nurturing campus atmosphere.

For more information, contact KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 698-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

915 16TH AVE
KEARNEY, NE 68845-6503
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KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KEARNEY, NE with about 393 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
393
Teachers:
26
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 393 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.3%
Hispanic/Latino
8.9%
Two or more races
1.5%
Black or African American
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.