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#677 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 50% in state
Kennard Elementary School
Elementary School · Queen Anne's County Public Schools · Centreville, MD
A Queen Anne's County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
420 Little Kidwell Ave, Centreville, MD 21617
- Math 38% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennard Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kennard Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,073/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Centreville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,668
Median home value
$460,900
Median rent
$1,327/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 3–5 | Not available | 349 | Compare → |
| Church Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 289 | Compare → |
| Grasonville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 465 | Compare → |
| Matapeake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 465 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 14
- District spending per student
- $17,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennard Elementary School is listed in Queen Anne's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennard Elementary School
Kennard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Centreville, MD, part of Queen Anne's County Public Schools, serving approximately 481 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #677 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennard Elementary School
What grades does Kennard Elementary School serve?
Kennard Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Kennard Elementary School?
Kennard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennard Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennard Elementary School rank in MD?
Kennard Elementary School ranks #677 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Kennard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kennard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennard Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kennard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kennard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kennard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennard Elementary School?
38.5% of students at Kennard Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Queen Anne's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (410) 758-1166
- Area population (ZIP 21617)
- 10,614
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21617; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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