Kensington Elementary

Kensington Elementary serves 975 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Waxhaw's thriving suburban community. With 56 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1, providing solid opportunities for individualized attention in this larger elementary setting. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.8 out of 10 rating and ranking in the 84th percentile among North Carolina elementary schools at #430 out of 2,661 schools statewide.

Students consistently excel in core subjects, with 79% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and an impressive 86% reaching proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence and effective teaching practices. Kensington Elementary draws families from an affluent and highly educated community, where 57% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $144,544.

The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 4.4% and median home values of $501,200 indicate a stable, resource-rich environment that supports student learning. Located on Kensington Drive in Union County's large suburban landscape, the school serves a community that values education and provides students with the advantages of both academic focus and suburban amenities in the growing Waxhaw area.