KENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.carmelschools.org

384 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Kent Elementary School is a public primary school located in Carmel, New York, serving students within the Carmel Central School District. Situated at 1091 Route 52, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for children in the early stages of their education. As part of a district that emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, Kent Elementary focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also prioritizing the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and collaboration between staff, parents, and students. By leveraging the resources of the broader Carmel Central School District, Kent Elementary provides various enrichment programs and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering updates on district policies, academic calendars, and opportunities for parental involvement to ensure a cohesive and successful educational experience.

384

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	123
Black	17
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
228 (59.4%)
Hispanic
123 (32.0%)
Black
17 (4.4%)
Two or More
15 (3.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)225-5029
Website:	http://www.carmelschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 74

Ungraded 4