Kenton Elementary School

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Kenton Elementary School ranks 103 rd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kenton Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Kenton, Tennessee, with a student population of just 91 students. The school is part of the Gibson County Special District, which is ranked 16th out of 139 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Kenton Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.41%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Newbern Elementary School and Martin Primary. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with a 5-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year but lower ratings in previous years. While the school's test scores in mathematics, English Language Arts, and science are generally higher than the state averages, they are lower than the Gibson County Special District averages. Kenton Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 16 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools.

The school's higher per-student spending, ranging from $10,992 to $12,762 over the past few years, suggests that the school is allocating resources effectively to support student learning. However, the inconsistent performance and racial homogeneity of the student population indicate that there may be opportunities for improvement and a need to address equity and inclusion within the school community. Comparing Kenton Elementary School to its higher-performing neighbors, such as Martin Elementary and Ridgemont Elementary, could provide valuable insights for the school to enhance its academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

633 North Poplar
Kenton, TN 38233

(731) 749-0007

District: Gibson County Sp District

SchoolDigger Rank:
103^rd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,348

Students who attend Kenton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Gibson County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 90

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.0%

African American:

10.0%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kenton Elementary School ranks better than 89.9% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Gibson County Sp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.67. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Kenton Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Gibson County Sp District. Racial makeup is: White (80%), African American (10%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kenton Elementary School is 11.6, which is the 2^nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Gibson County Sp District. (See more...)

Compare Kenton Elementary School employs 7.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenton Elementary School is $17,348, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Gibson County Sp District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kenton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenton Elementary School 103^rd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Kenton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Gibson County Sp District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gibson County Sp District 16^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kenton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kenton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	73.27	210^th	809	74.0%
2011	60.34	335^th	818	59.0%
2012	67.83	277^th	820	66.2%
2013	42.37	638^th	846	24.6%
2014	56.69	345^th	853	59.6%
2015	35.06	646^th	855	24.4%
2017	26.05	546^th	646	15.5%
2018	23.79	792^nd	997	20.6%
2019	43.48	534^th	985	45.8%
2021	25.08	737^th	983	25.0%
2022	27.53	733^rd	1000	26.7%
2023	57.07	381^st	1020	62.6%
2024	87.67	103^rd	1018	89.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Kenton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	37.18	607^th	975	37.7%

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Rank History for White students at Kenton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	13.88	808^th	841	3.9%
2019	45.83	405^th	812	50.1%
2021	16.18	781^st	844	7.5%
2022	21.86	724^th	844	14.2%
2023	54.51	318^th	852	62.7%
2024	78.08	148^th	847	82.5%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kenton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	5
2008	98	10	1	4	n/a	n/a	113
2009	80	9	2	1	n/a	n/a	92
2010	101	13	1	1	n/a	n/a	116
2011	110	15	1	1	0	0	127
2012	103	13	1	1	0	0	118
2013	107	16	0	2	0	0	125
2014	106	15	0	2	2	0	125
2015	94	17	0	2	0	0	113
2016	101	17	1	4	0	2	125
2017	86	8	1	4	0	2	101
2018	84	8	1	3	0	2	98
2019	73	8	0	5	0	2	88
2020	80	10	1	2	0	2	95
2021	80	10	0	1	0	2	93
2022	97	6	0	1	0	0	104
2023	85	4	0	2	0	0	91
2024	72	9	0	4	0	5	90

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 Kenton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	5	4.0	1.3	n/a
2008	113	7.0	16.1	40.7
2009	92	8.0	11.5	55.4
2010	116	9.0	12.8	41.4
2011	127	9.0	14.1	54.3
2012	118	8.9	13.2	68.6
2013	125	9.0	13.8	75.2
2014	125	7.8	16.0	78.4
2015	113	9.0	12.5	72.6
2016	125	8.0	15.6	68
2017	101	4.0	25.2	n/a
2018	98	6.0	16.3	n/a
2019	88	5.8	15.1	n/a
2020	95	6.0	15.8	n/a
2021	93	7.8	11.8	n/a
2022	104	6.5	16.0	n/a
2023	91	6.8	13.3	n/a
2024	90	7.7	11.6	n/a

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 Kenton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	5	4.0	1.3	n/a
2008	113	7.0	16.1	40.7
2009	92	8.0	11.5	55.4
2010	116	9.0	12.8	41.4
2011	127	9.0	14.1	54.3
2012	118	8.9	13.2	68.6
2013	125	9.0	13.8	75.2
2014	125	7.8	16.0	78.4
2015	113	9.0	12.5	72.6
2016	125	8.0	15.6	68
2017	101	4.0	25.2	n/a
2018	98	6.0	16.3	n/a
2019	88	5.8	15.1	n/a
2020	95	6.0	15.8	n/a
2021	93	7.8	11.8	n/a
2022	104	6.5	16.0	n/a
2023	91	6.8	13.3	n/a
2024	90	7.7	11.6	n/a

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 Kenton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,639 (14.9%)	$7,825 (71.2%)	$10,992
2020	$1,994 (16.0%)	$8,818 (70.8%)	$12,452
2021	$2,360 (18.5%)	$8,918 (69.9%)	$12,762
2022	$2,594 (20.0%)	$8,861 (68.2%)	$12,988
2023	$3,359 (19.4%)	$11,995 (69.1%)	$17,348

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 534^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 381^st of 1020 Elementary schools	16.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kenton Elementary School)	42.9	57.1	14.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gibson County Sp District)	55.3	56.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kenton Elementary School)	28.6	64.3	35.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gibson County Sp District)	38.9	55.6	16.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kenton Elementary School)	53.8	38.5	15.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gibson County Sp District)	60.5	69.7	9.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kenton Elementary School)	15.4	15.4
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gibson County Sp District)	38.3	56.1	17.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Kenton Elementary School)	48.1	48.1
All Grades Mathematics (Gibson County Sp District)	60.9	58.9	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kenton Elementary School)	22.2	40.7	18.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gibson County Sp District)	41.8	47.3	5.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	88	91	3.4%
African American	8	4	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	73	85	16.4%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%

Schools Near Kenton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kenton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	633 North Poplar	Kenton	38233	Gibson County	Gibson County Sp District	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 749-0007	90	8	11.6		72 (80.0%)	9 (10.0%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.6%)	87.7	103^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	89.9%		57.1	381^st of 1020 public elementary schools	62.6%	278		69.2					60.0		69.2					45.0		61.5					50.0					$17,348	$3,359	$11,995
Rutherford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	108 West Knox ST	Rutherford	38369	Gibson County	Gibson County Sp District	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 665-6180	271	19	14.1		220 (81.2%)	33 (12.2%)	6 (2.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	70.9	231^st of 1018 public elementary schools	77.3%		53.4	429^th of 1020 public elementary schools	57.9%	198	47.4	66.7	55.6	48.6	26.8	51.9	47.8	36.8	62.5	41.7	28.9	17.1	25.9	33.5	52.6	52.2	52.9	48.6	36.6	44.4	47.0	81.1	40.0	44.4	55.8	$11,123	$1,248	$8,175
Dyer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	322 East College ST	Dyer	38330	Gibson County	Gibson County Sp District	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 692-2444	410	30	13.8		291 (71.0%)	92 (22.4%)	15 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	62	321^st of 1018 public elementary schools	68.5%		67.9	259^th of 1020 public elementary schools	74.6%	62	60.5	51.1	48.9	38.2	35.0	40.4	45.8	32.4	51.1	50.0	29.4	40.0	29.8	39.4	36.8	46.7	44.7	52.9	47.5	44.7	45.4	57.6	47.5	42.6	48.3	$12,295	$2,050	$9,271
Yorkville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	56 Nebo - Yorkville RD	Yorkville	38059	Gibson County	Gibson County Sp District	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 643-6598	144	12	12.1		138 (95.8%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	64.9	284^th of 1018 public elementary schools	72.1%		66.5	273^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	73.2%	11	58.3	61.5	15.4	40.0	72.7	58.3	50.0	41.7	61.5	38.5	40.0	54.5	25.0	43.4	58.3	76.9	23.1	46.7	54.5	58.3	52.6	60.0	45.5	58.3	55.3	$13,980	$1,502	$11,460
Trimble Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	256 College ST	Trimble	38259	Dyer County	Dyer County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 297-5512	168	13	12.7		154 (91.7%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	58.1	378^th of 1018 public elementary schools	62.9%		52.9	437^th of 1020 public elementary schools	57.2%	59	84.6	37.5	59.3				54.2	61.5	43.8	40.7				45.8	61.5	43.8	29.6				41.7					$14,703	$768	$12,982
Sharon School	Public	PK, KG-8	254 North Woodlawn DR	Sharon	38255	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 456-2672	188	23	8.1		147 (78.2%)	19 (10.1%)	10 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.4%)	33.8	687^th of 1018 public elementary schools	32.5%		42.2	585^th of 1020 public elementary schools	42.6%	102	54.5			10.5	20.0	35.7	32.4	36.4			26.3	40.0	28.6	42.3	72.7			21.1	50.0	42.9	45.1	15.8	60.0	42.9	34.9	$20,801	$5,538	$13,873
Ridgemont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1285 N Highway 45 By - Pass	Union City	38261	Obion County	Obion County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 536-5171	369	34	10.8		218 (59.1%)	13 (3.5%)	119 (32.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	10 (2.7%)	53	437^th of 1018 public elementary schools	57.1%		54.6	412^th of 1020 public elementary schools	59.6%	25	16.7	17.2	36.1	67.6	42.9	43.3	38.2	19.4	44.8	36.1	64.9	30.6	16.7	35.5	19.4	31.0	55.6	70.3	34.7	40.0	41.9	70.3	46.9	23.3	48.3	$12,070	$1,829	$9,334
Hillcrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	605 South Main ST	Troy	38260	Obion County	Obion County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 536-4222	537	42	12.7		508 (94.6%)	8 (1.5%)	11 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	64.1	299^th of 1018 public elementary schools	70.6%		73.6	198^th of 1020 public elementary schools	80.6%	101	48.3	43.4	57.1	56.7	62.2	54.1	53.5	43.1	47.2	47.6	40.0	53.3	37.8	44.9	53.4	49.1	42.9	38.3	75.6	62.2	51.9	43.3	68.9	67.6	57.7	$10,667	$1,267	$8,557
Martin Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	215 South College ST	Martin	38237	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 587-9033	446	30	14.6		297 (66.6%)	77 (17.3%)	34 (7.6%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.2%)								(n/a)																										$10,176	$1,347	$8,059
Martin Elementary	Public	3-5	300 South College ST	Martin	38237	Weakley County	Weakley County	No	No	No	Yes	(731) 587-2290	340	27	12.7		236 (69.4%)	53 (15.6%)	24 (7.1%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.8%)	72.8	215^th of 1018 public elementary schools	78.9%		68.2	255^th of 1020 public elementary schools	75.0%	40	45.7	57.1	56.4				52.3	55.1	51.4	55.4				54.1	49.3	59.0	48.5				52.0					$10,754	$1,296	$8,649

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenton Elementary School

Is Kenton Elementary School a good school?

Kenton Elementary School ranks 103^rd of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Kenton Elementary School attend?

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

High : Gibson County High School

How many students attend Kenton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 90 students attended Kenton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Kenton Elementary School?

Students at Kenton Elementary School are 80% White, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Kenton Elementary School in?

Gibson County Sp District

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