Kenton Elementary School

650 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kenton Elementary School is a public school located in Independence, Kentucky, serving students within the Kenton County School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured academic environment for children in the elementary grades. It emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction, utilizing a blend of traditional classroom teaching and modern educational resources to meet diverse learning needs. Beyond the standard curriculum, Kenton Elementary encourages community involvement and parental engagement, fostering a partnership between home and school. By promoting a positive school climate and prioritizing student growth, the institution strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible and engaged citizens within the broader Independence community.

650

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	563
Hispanic	30
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	33

White
563 (86.6%)
Two or More
33 (5.1%)
Hispanic
30 (4.6%)
Black
20 (3.1%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kenton County
Phone:	(859)356-3781
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 120