Kensington Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173 · Union County Public Schools
#28 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#3176 of 50,301 nationally
About Kensington Elementary
Kensington Elementary is a public elementary located in Waxhaw, in the Union County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 901 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 28th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 901.
There are 11 schools in Waxhaw; Kensington Elementary ranks 6th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
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 Kensington Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kensington Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sandy Ridge Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students · 3.5 km away
Marvin Ridge Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,277 students · 3.6 km away
Marvin Ridge High
Waxhaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,961 students · 3.7 km away
Cuthbertson Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,323 students · 4.5 km away
Cuthbertson High
Waxhaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students · 4.8 km away
Waxhaw Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students · 4.8 km away
Monroe Charter Academy
Waxhaw · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
104 students · 5.1 km away
Indian Land High
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students · 6.0 km away
Marvin Elementary
Marvin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students · 6.8 km away
Indian Land Intermediate
Indian Land · Public middle · Grades 5–6
1,181 students · 7.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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902 students
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Troutman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
902 students
Blythe Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
902 students
Buckhorn Creek Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
905 students
Apex Friendship Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
896 students
Charles E Boger Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
895 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kensington Elementary a good school?
Kensington Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 83.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #28 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 Kensington Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Kensington Elementary ranks #28 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #3176 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kensington Elementary?
Kensington Elementary had 901 students in 2025.
Is Kensington Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Kensington Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kensington Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kensington Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.