- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, SC
Kensington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kensington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450228000473
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kensington Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kensington Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kensington Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Georgetown, SC.
School address
District: Georgetown 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450228000473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Kensington Elementary held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 450228000473 · Georgetown, SC Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgetown High (918 students)
Kensington Elementary held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kensington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Georgetown Hig
Georgetown High
918 students
- Waccamaw High
Waccamaw High
808 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle
671 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
604 students
- This school
Kensington Elementary
548 students
- Waccamaw Eleme
Waccamaw Elementary
543 students
What this shows Kensington Elementary reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kensington Elementary compares
Kensington Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$14,951
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
African American 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Kensington Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown 01 reports $14,951 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw Elementary | Similar size | Similar 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
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Georgetown
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Standard public school
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Sampit Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Brown's Ferry Elementary
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163 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Plantersville Elementary
Standard public school
78 students 11.1:1 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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kensington Elementary
How many students attend Kensington Elementary?
Kensington Elementary has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Georgetown, SC. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kensington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kensington Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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?
100.0% of students at Kensington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kensington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kensington Elementary is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Georgetown, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kensington Elementary?
Kensington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Kensington Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Georgetown, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Georgetown 01?
Besides Kensington Elementary, Georgetown 01 also operates Georgetown High (918 students), Waccamaw High (808 students), and Georgetown Middle (671 students). See the Georgetown 01 district page for the complete list.