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#1340 of 1,786 schools in TN
Kenton Elementary School
Elementary School · Gibson Co Sp Dist · Kenton, TN
A Gibson Co Sp Dist elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
633 North Poplar, Kenton, TN 38233
- Math 33% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kenton Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Kenton 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low237/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,481
Median home value
$90,900
Median rent
$673/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Dyer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 410 | Compare → |
| South Gibson County Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | Not available | 915 | Compare → |
| Spring Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | Not available | 102 | 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.
Gibson Co Sp Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kenton Elementary School is listed in Gibson Co Sp Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kenton Elementary School
Kenton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kenton, TN, part of Gibson Co Sp Dist, serving approximately 90 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,340 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kenton Elementary School
What grades does Kenton Elementary School serve?
Kenton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Kenton Elementary School?
Kenton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenton Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kenton Elementary School rank in TN?
Kenton Elementary School ranks #1,340 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Kenton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kenton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Kenton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenton Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kenton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kenton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kenton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kenton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gibson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (731) 749-0007
- Area population (ZIP 38233)
- 2,795
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 38233; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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