Kent Island Elementary School serves 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kent Island Elementary School's student population of 465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Mascot
Blue Crabs
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kent Island Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90-94%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
5%
33%
White
73%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Crabs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kent Island Elementary School often compared to?
Kent Island Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grasonville Elementary School, Matapeake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MD state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MD state average).
How many students attend Kent Island Elementary School?
465 students attend Kent Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kent Island Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent Island Elementary School?
Kent Island Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kent Island Elementary School offer ?
Kent Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kent Island Elementary School part of?
Kent Island Elementary School is part of Queen Anne's County School District.
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