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Kensington Campus Elementary School (Closed 2013)

5000 East 17th St
Kansas City, MO 64127
Kensington Campus Elementary School serves 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
551 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(11-12)
21%
55%
(11-12)
18%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
40%
8%
Black
48%
15%
White
4%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Renaissance Acad Math And Sci School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Kensington Campus Elementary School?
551 students attend Kensington Campus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Kensington Campus Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kensington Campus Elementary School?
Kensington Campus Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kensington Campus Elementary School offer ?
Kensington Campus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kensington Campus Elementary School part of?
Kensington Campus Elementary School is part of Renaissance Acad Math And Sci School District.

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