Kenilworth Elementary School serves 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
96%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% DC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% DC state average).
How many students attend Kenilworth Elementary School?
147 students attend Kenilworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kenilworth Elementary School students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenilworth Elementary School?
Kenilworth Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kenilworth Elementary School offer ?
Kenilworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kenilworth Elementary School part of?
Kenilworth Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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