KENTWOOD EL

KENTWOOD EL is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the BIG SPRING ISD school district, located in BIG SPRING, TX with about 104 students. 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 8 teachers, KENTWOOD EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

KENTWOOD ELementary School is a public school located in Big Spring, Texas, serving as part of the Big Spring Independent School District (BSISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community, focusing on foundational academic growth and social development. By aligning with the district’s broader educational standards, KENTWOOD ELementary emphasizes the importance of core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to develop essential character traits during their formative years.

As an institution within the BSISD, KENTWOOD ELementary benefits from the resources and organizational framework provided by the district’s central administration. The school’s official website serves as a communication bridge for families, providing access to essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Through this collaborative effort between educators, parents, and the Big Spring community, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success and lifelong learning.

For more information, contact KENTWOOD EL at (432) 264-4130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2500 MERRILY DR
BIG SPRING, TX 79720-6729
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KENTWOOD EL is a public Title I school in BIG SPRING, TX with about 104 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Charter School:*
No
District:
BIG SPRING ISD
Total Students:
104
Teachers:
8
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 schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten

* 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 104 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KENTWOOD EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
74.0%
White
19.2%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black or African American
2.9%

Female
55.8%
Male
44.2%

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.