KENT PRIMARY SCHOOL

www.carmelschools.org

366 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Kent Primary School is a public elementary school located in Carmel, New York, serving students in grades Pre-K through 2. As part of the Carmel Central School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes early childhood development. By focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning, Kent Primary aims to build a strong academic base while helping young students transition successfully into their elementary education journey.

The school emphasizes a community-oriented approach, encouraging active parent involvement and collaboration to enhance the student experience. With its commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success, Kent Primary integrates modern instructional strategies with a nurturing atmosphere. Families looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, academic programs, and district resources can visit their official website at [www.carmelschools.org](http://www.carmelschools.org).

366

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENT PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	147
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	23

White
184 (50.3 %)
Hispanic
147 (40.2 %)
Two or More
23 (6.3 %)
Black
6 (1.6 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)

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:	CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)225-5025
Website:	http://www.carmelschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 73