Kensington Elementary School

kes.sau16.org

142 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kensington Elementary School, located at 122 Amesbury Road in Kensington, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the SAU 16 school district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the well-being of its students. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on community values, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions.

The school is known for its close-knit, neighborhood atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction. Through its website (http://kes.sau16.org), the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources, calendars, and information on school programs. Kensington Elementary prioritizes a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the community to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed in their primary school years.

142

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kensington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
131 (92.3%)
Two or More
7 (4.9%)
Hispanic
2 (1.4%)
Black
1 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Kensington School District
Phone:	(603)772-5705
Website:	http://kes.sau16.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 1

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 26