Kenton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Kentucky 41051 · Kenton County
#74 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#11162 of 50,301 nationally
About Kenton Elementary School
Kenton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Independence, in the Kenton County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 650 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 74th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 650.
There are 6 schools in Independence; Kenton Elementary School ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)64%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kenton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kenton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Simon Kenton High School
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,893 students · 266 m away
Twenhofel Middle School
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students · 1.6 km away
White's Tower Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students · 2.1 km away
Summit View Academy
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,324 students · 4.2 km away
Beechgrove Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students · 6.7 km away
Ryland Heights Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students · 7.2 km away
Taylor Mill Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students · 7.3 km away
Steeplechase Elementary School
Walton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students · 8.1 km away
Woodland Middle School
Taylor Mill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students · 8.7 km away
Scott High School
Taylor Mill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students · 8.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Goldsmith Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
651 students
Indian Trail Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
649 students
Metcalfe County Elementary School
Edmonton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
648 students
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
Fairdale Elementary
Fairdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
Charles Straub Elementary School
Maysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
653 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kenton Elementary School a good school?
Kenton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 70.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #74 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kenton Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Kenton Elementary School ranks #74 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #11162 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kenton Elementary School?
Kenton Elementary School had 650 students in 2025.
Is Kenton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Kenton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kenton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kenton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.