- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waxhaw, NC
Kensington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kensington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370462002798
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kensington Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Waxhaw · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kensington Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kensington Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Waxhaw, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462002798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Kensington Elementary shrank from 1,032 students in 2022-23 to 975 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 370462002798 · Waxhaw, NC Other · MID · TRAD
901 enr · 15.3:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Kensington Elementary shrank from 1,032 students in 2022-23 to 975 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kensington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school
Kensington Elementary
901 students
What this shows Kensington Elementary reports 901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kensington Elementary compares
Kensington Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 89% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 901 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Asian 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Kensington Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kensington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kensington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Waxhaw
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
New Town Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Rea View Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Waxhaw Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Western Union Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Sandy Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
South Providence
Alternative education program
91 students 5.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~901 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kensington Elementary
How many students attend Kensington Elementary?
Kensington Elementary has 901 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waxhaw, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,032 (2022-23) → 975 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kensington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kensington Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kensington Elementary?
7.5% of students at Kensington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kensington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kensington Elementary is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Waxhaw, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kensington Elementary?
Kensington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kensington Elementary rank among schools in Waxhaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Kensington Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Waxhaw, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waxhaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Kensington Elementary, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.