Kensington Elementary School
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 767 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 353rd out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 86 Kensington Boulevard, Georgetown, SC 29440
- Principal or Admin: Capers Johnston
- Fax: (843) 546-0605
- Website: www.gcsd.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Georgetown County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,721
- Dropout Rate: 2.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.1
- Enrolled Students: 9,889
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 767
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 44.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 373 (48.6%)
- Females: 394 (51.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 71 (9.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 393 (51.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 464 (60.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 315 | 41.1% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 4.7% |
| White | 405 | 52.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 41 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 122 | 15.9% |
| 1st Grade | 114 | 14.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 112 | 14.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 120 | 15.6% |
| 4th Grade | 127 | 16.6% |
| 5th Grade | 131 | 17.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 40%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:60%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 19 Years
- Average Salary: $45,751
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,188 | 19% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,437 | 81% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Kensington Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on December 09, 2008
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I love this school alot. My daughter is in Mrs Kaufman's class. I think that Alicia has learned alot by being in her class. thank you Mrs Kaufman for a job well done. keep up the good work, sincerely Melissa Alvarado
- Reviewed by Teacher on June 23, 2008
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I JUST WANT TO SAY THIS SCHOOL IS THE
BEST MOST WONDERFUL SCHOOL THAT MY MOTHER EVER PUT ME IN I LOVE AND MISS ALL OF MY TEACHERS AND STAFF MEMBERS AND
FELLOW CLASS MATES AND I WOULD LOVE TO SEE EVERYONE WHEN I AM GETTING READY FOR
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL THIS YEAR!
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