School Overview
Kensington Elementary School, located in the growing community of Waxhaw, North Carolina, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Union County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the holistic growth of its student body. By integrating rigorous curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Kensington Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging them to become engaged, responsible members of their local community.

The school is recognized for its commitment to strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. With a focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere, Kensington Elementary utilizes its resources to cater to diverse learning needs, ensuring that every child has the tools necessary to thrive. As a vital part of the Waxhaw area, the school maintains a reputation for high expectations and community involvement, consistently working to maintain a positive and dynamic campus culture that reflects the values and aspirations of the surrounding district.
901
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kensington Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White595
Hispanic93
Black61
Asian99
Two or More48
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    595 (66.0%)
  • Asian
    99 (11.0%)
  • Hispanic
    93 (10.3%)
  • Black
    61 (6.8%)
  • Two or More
    48 (5.3%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: Union County Public Schools
Phone: (704)290-1500
Website: http://kees.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 901
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 105
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 101
Grade 1 110
Grade 2 128
Grade 3 182
Grade 4 175
Grade 5 205

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kensington Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten101
Grade 1110
Grade 2128
Grade 3182
Grade 4175
Grade 5205
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kensington Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43047.7%
Male47152.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)