Kenton Elementary School serves 166 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
19%
4%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
27%
3%
White
37%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kenton Elementary School?
166 students attend Kenton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Kenton Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenton Elementary School?
Kenton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kenton Elementary School offer ?
Kenton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kenton Elementary School part of?
Kenton Elementary School is part of Portland School District 1j.
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