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Kenton Elementary School

11246 Madison Pk, Independence, KY 41051Kenton County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
627
Students
Total enrolled
$13,917
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 627 students in grades PK–05 in Independence, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,917 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Kenton Elementary School is a large elementary in Independence, Kentucky, serving grades PK–05 with 627 students. The district invests $13,917 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Kenton Elementary School

627
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
42%
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution353 male · 274 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility42%
National avg 52% · 263 students
Student Composition
90%
White90%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black3%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210309000813

Academic Outcomes at Kenton Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 41051

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,917Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,917
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,123
Student Support$2,644
Administration$1,670
Operations$2,088
Other$1,392
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,917 spent per student, an estimated $6,165 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
42%
State government
46.0%
Local (property tax)
42.2%
Federal programs
11.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Summit View AcademyRiver Ridge Elementary SchoolBeechgrove Elementary SchoolWhite's Tower Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Turkey Foot Middle SchoolTwenhofel Middle SchoolWoodland Middle School
↓
High School
Simon Kenton High SchoolDixie Heights High SchoolScott High SchoolNorthern Ky Youth Dev Center
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyKenton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKenton County →
Phone: (859)356-3781
NCES ID: 210309000813
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Independence seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Kenton County
High
Simon Kenton High School
1,859 students · 09–12
● 40 opp37% FRL
High
Dixie Heights High School
1,561 students · 09–12
● 52 opp39% FRL
Elem
Summit View Academy
1,431 students · PK–08
● 40 opp45% FRL
High
Scott High School
1,071 students · 09–12
● 37 opp42% FRL
Mid
Turkey Foot Middle School
1,029 students · 06–08
● 52 opp47% FRL
Elem
River Ridge Elementary School
931 students · PK–05
● 52 opp61% FRL
Mid
Twenhofel Middle School
835 students · 06–08
● 40 opp39% FRL
Elem
Beechgrove Elementary School
660 students · PK–05
● 40 opp61% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
11246 Madison Pk, Independence, KY 41051
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.