Kensett Elementary School

Summary:

Kensett Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Riverview School District in Kensett, Arkansas. With 302 students, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom quartile of Arkansas elementary schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Kensett Elementary significantly underperforms the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. In 2023-2024, only 20.1% of Kensett students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 33.8% statewide and 24.8% in the Riverview School District. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.47% to 89.07% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Despite spending more per student ($10,485 in 2018-2019) than nearby schools, Kensett Elementary's academic outcomes have not improved.

When comparing Kensett Elementary to other nearby schools in the Riverview, Bradford, Beebe, Pangburn, Bald Knob, White County Central, and Searcy school districts, it is clear that Kensett is an outlier in terms of academic performance, with most nearby schools outperforming it. The school's high poverty rates, stagnant performance over time, and inability to close the achievement gap suggest that significant interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes at Kensett Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-6

 701 W Dandridge St
       Kensett, AR  72082


(501) 742-3221

District: Riverview School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
387th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,485 Help


Students who attend Kensett Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Riverview Junior High School
High:    Riverview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.8%
African American:
18.3%
Hispanic:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kensett Elementary School ranks worse than 77.9% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Kensett Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.8%), African American (18.3%), Hispanic (16.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kensett Elementary School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kensett Elementary School is $10,485.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kensett Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Riverview School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview School District 201st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kensett Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 31.92 318th 411 22.6%
2006 49.76 241st 402 40.0%
2007 36.40 320th 440 27.3%
2008 63.81 179th 439 59.2%
2009 53.05 251st 445 43.6%
2010 60.25 198th 457 56.7%
2011 48.44 289th 471 38.6%
2012 60.44 214th 468 54.3%
2013 37.81 356th 476 25.2%
2014 42.81 325th 471 31.0%
2015 31.66 342nd 466 26.6%
2016 37.33 351st 494 28.9%
2017 33.10 352nd 485 27.4%
2018 35.10 347th 480 27.7%
2019 25.17 388th 488 20.5%
2021 19.76 409th 496 17.5%
2022 22.60 397th 487 18.5%
2023 22.03 399th 492 18.9%
2024 27.00 387th 497 22.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Kensett Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 206 62 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 270
1989 219 72 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 291
1990 186 70 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 258
1991 187 82 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1992 209 80 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1993 209 61 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 272
1994 270 63 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 336
1995 274 66 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1996 274 66 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1997 289 71 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 362
1998 298 68 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 370
1999 276 84 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 373
2000 203 60 0 15 3 n/a n/a 0 281
2001 191 47 0 24 2 n/a n/a 0 264
2002 183 60 0 31 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2003 183 60 0 31 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2004 188 54 0 38 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2005 203 53 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 210 71 0 48 3 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 285 88 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2008 252 92 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2009 256 81 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2010 257 51 0 77 0 0 31 0 416
2011 263 40 2 76 0 0 26 0 407
2012 241 49 3 93 0 0 32 0 418
2013 261 50 2 89 0 2 30 0 434
2014 241 42 0 97 0 0 25 0 405
2015 241 46 4 89 1 1 16 0 398
2016 236 56 4 91 2 1 18 0 408
2017 231 51 5 86 0 1 23 0 397
2018 200 53 3 80 2 2 33 0 373
2019 190 59 3 79 0 2 34 0 367
2020 168 52 0 72 0 1 27 0 320
2021 187 60 0 61 0 1 30 0 339
2022 185 60 1 53 0 0 34 0 333
2023 172 51 1 40 1 0 37 0 302
2024 159 53 1 47 1 0 29 0 290

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kensett Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 270 16.5 16.3 n/a
1989 291 18.0 16.1 n/a
1990 258 17.0 15.1 62.8
1991 269 17.1 15.7 52
1992 289 16.9 17.1 56.7
1993 272 17.3 15.7 50
1994 336 19.0 17.7 53.6
1995 342 19.0 18.0 54.1
1996 342 19.0 18.0 54.1
1997 362 21.0 17.2 60.2
1998 370 21.0 17.6 53.8
1999 373 18.5 20.2 70.2
2000 281 19.0 14.8 73.3
2001 264 17.0 15.5 73.5
2002 275 18.0 15.3 77.5
2003 275 18.0 15.3 77.5
2004 281 18.0 15.6 77.2
2005 298 20.0 14.9 79.5
2006 332 23.0 14.4 74.4
2007 433 35.0 12.4 94.2
2008 410 33.0 12.4 81.5
2009 402 31.0 13.0 84.3
2010 416 29.8 13.0 80.3
2011 407 30.1 13.5 77.9
2012 418 30.0 13.8 84.7
2013 434 30.7 14.1 82.5
2014 405 32.1 12.6 84
2015 398 27.0 14.7 83.4
2016 408 30.0 13.6 84.3
2017 397 28.2 14.0 35.3
2018 373 25.3 14.7 34.9
2019 367 23.9 15.2 77.1
2020 320 20.3 15.7 84.4
2021 339 21.6 15.6 78.5
2022 333 21.3 15.5 79.9
2023 302 18.9 15.9 89.1
2024 290 19.0 15.2 97.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kensett Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 270 16.5 16.3 n/a
1989 291 18.0 16.1 n/a
1990 258 17.0 15.1 62.8
1991 269 17.1 15.7 52
1992 289 16.9 17.1 56.7
1993 272 17.3 15.7 50
1994 336 19.0 17.7 53.6
1995 342 19.0 18.0 54.1
1996 342 19.0 18.0 54.1
1997 362 21.0 17.2 60.2
1998 370 21.0 17.6 53.8
1999 373 18.5 20.2 70.2
2000 281 19.0 14.8 73.3
2001 264 17.0 15.5 73.5
2002 275 18.0 15.3 77.5
2003 275 18.0 15.3 77.5
2004 281 18.0 15.6 77.2
2005 298 20.0 14.9 79.5
2006 332 23.0 14.4 74.4
2007 433 35.0 12.4 94.2
2008 410 33.0 12.4 81.5
2009 402 31.0 13.0 84.3
2010 416 29.8 13.0 80.3
2011 407 30.1 13.5 77.9
2012 418 30.0 13.8 84.7
2013 434 30.7 14.1 82.5
2014 405 32.1 12.6 84
2015 398 27.0 14.7 83.4
2016 408 30.0 13.6 84.3
2017 397 28.2 14.0 35.3
2018 373 25.3 14.7 34.9
2019 367 23.9 15.2 77.1
2020 320 20.3 15.7 84.4
2021 339 21.6 15.6 78.5
2022 333 21.3 15.5 79.9
2023 302 18.9 15.9 89.1
2024 290 19.0 15.2 97.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kensett Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,968 (18.8%) $8,516 (81.2%) $10,485

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kensett Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 388th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 399th of 492 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Kensett Elementary School)37.654.9
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English (Riverview School District)45.752.6
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Kensett Elementary School)2348.4
 25.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Riverview School District)35.348.8
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Kensett Elementary School)18.822.6
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Science (Riverview School District)17.221.3
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Kensett Elementary School)10.425.8
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Riverview School District)15.322.6
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Kensett Elementary School)57.644.2
 13.4%
   4th Grade English (Riverview School District)56.156.6
 0.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Kensett Elementary School)42.435.7
 6.7%
   4th Grade Math (Riverview School District)38.741.6
 2.9%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Kensett Elementary School)43.914.3
 29.6%
   4th Grade Science (Riverview School District)38.824.7
 14.1%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Kensett Elementary School)30.323.8
 6.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Riverview School District)29.329.2
 0.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Kensett Elementary School)61.355.9
 5.4%
   5th Grade English (Riverview School District)63.564.5
 1%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Kensett Elementary School)41.916.3
 25.6%
   5th Grade Math (Riverview School District)31.121
 10.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Kensett Elementary School)299.3
 19.7%
   5th Grade Science (Riverview School District)25.715.8
 9.9%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Kensett Elementary School)29.121
 8.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Riverview School District)25.722.4
 3.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Kensett Elementary School)65.661.9
 3.7%
   6th Grade English (Riverview School District)58.667.4
 8.8%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Kensett Elementary School)46.240.5
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (Riverview School District)39.447.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Kensett Elementary School)40.323.8
 16.5%
   6th Grade Science (Riverview School District)34.632.6
 2%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Kensett Elementary School)32.821.4
 11.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Riverview School District)29.831.4
 1.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students367302
 17.7%
African American5951
 13.6%
American Indian01
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic7940
 49.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White190172
 9.5%
Two or More Races3437
 8.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.1%89.1%
 12%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensett Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 290 students attended Kensett Elementary School.

Students who attend Kensett Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverview Junior High School
High : Riverview High School

Students at Kensett Elementary School are 55% White, 18% African American, 16% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

Kensett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Arkansas elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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