Kensett Elementary School

About Kensett Elementary School

Kensett Elementary School is a public school located in Kensett, Arkansas. It serves students in grades K-5 and has a student body of approximately 300 students. The school has a highly dedicated and experienced staff that strives to provide a quality education for all of its students. The school offers a variety of educational programs, including a variety of clubs, sports teams, and educational activities. Kensett Elementary School also has a strong focus on community involvement, and works with local organizations to provide additional educational opportunities for its students. The school also has a strong emphasis on safety, with a security guard on site and strict security measures in place. The school also has a strong commitment to the environment, and works with local organizations to promote environmental awareness and sustainability. Kensett Elementary School is a great place for students to get a quality education and be part of a supportive and caring community.

Address:	701 W Dandridge St Kensett, AR 72082
Phone:	(501) 742-3221
Site:	–
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	339 students

Overview Kensett Elementary School

Kensett Elementary School serves 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Kensett Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Kensett Elementary School

Kensett Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Kensett Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.