Excellent
#85 of 480 schools in NH
Top 18% in state
Kensington Elementary School
Elementary School · Kensington School District · Kensington, NH
An elementary school in Kensington, NH serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
122 Amesbury Rd., Kensington, NH 03833
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kensington Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kensington Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low239/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kensington), 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
$110,566
Median home value
$456,000
Median rent
$1,632/mo
College educated
54.4%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Kingston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Virtual Learning Academy (e)Charter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | 3.3 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| South Hampton Barnard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Amesbury Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 3.5 mi | 21 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kensington School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kensington Elementary School is listed in Kensington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kensington Elementary School
Kensington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kensington, NH, part of Kensington School District, serving approximately 143 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kensington Elementary School
What grades does Kensington Elementary School serve?
Kensington Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kensington Elementary School?
Kensington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kensington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kensington Elementary School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kensington Elementary School rank in NH?
Kensington Elementary School ranks #85 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Kensington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kensington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Kensington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kensington Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kensington Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kensington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kensington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kensington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kensington Elementary School?
8.4% of students at Kensington 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (603) 772-5705
- Area population (ZIP 03833)
- 22,676
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 03833; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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