KENSINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kensington Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Georgetown 01 school district, located in Georgetown, SC with about 634 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 45 teachers, Kensington Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 at 86 Kensington Boulevard in Georgetown, South Carolina, is a public institution serving students in the Georgetown County School District. As a foundational school within the local community, it focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development. The school is situated in a quiet residential area of Georgetown, serving as a hub for local families and aiming to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years.

Like many schools in the district, Kensington Elementary emphasizes the integration of state-mandated curriculum standards with initiatives designed to promote social-emotional growth. The facility and its staff work to create an inclusive atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of the Georgetown student body. By focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character-building programs, the school strives to instill a strong educational foundation for its students while maintaining active engagement with the surrounding community.

For more information, contact Kensington Elementary at (843) 546-8511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

86 Kensington Boulevard
Georgetown, SC 29440
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KENSINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Georgetown, SC with about 634 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Georgetown 01
Total Students:
634
Teachers:
45
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 634 students

White
44.0%
Black or African American
41.8%
Hispanic/Latino
10.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
0.5%

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%

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.