West Central Area S. El.

West Central Area S. El. is a public elementary school in Kensington, MN, part of the WEST CENTRAL AREA. The school serves approximately 125 students in grades Pre-K – 4th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 98.1th percentile among MN schools — an above average rating overall. Students demonstrate 61% proficiency in math and 55% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.8/10).

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $64,318, where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 125 students, West Central Area S. El. is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1, West Central Area S. El. offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, West Central Area S. El. may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.