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Kensington Elementary

8701 Kensington Drive, Waxhaw, NC 28173, United States

+1 (704) 290-1500

http://kees.ucps.k12.nc.us

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Kensington Elementary Overview

About This School

Kensington Elementary is a public elementary in Waxhaw, North Carolina, serving 901 students in grades K-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by a staff of 57 teachers with an average salary of $50,210. To support student well-being, the school provides one counselor for every 901 students. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 66% White, 11% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 5% Two or More Races.

901

Total Students

K-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

57 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Union County

Students per Counselor

901:1

Kensington Elementary Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16.8:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

901

Students per Counselor

Kensington Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$50,210

City Avg: $48,571

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor901:1

Kensington Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

52.28%

Male

47.72%

Female

Total Enrollment: 901 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White66.04%

Hispanic10.32%

Asian10.99%

Black6.77%

Two or More Races5.33%

Native American0.44%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kensington Elementary

Q: What is Kensington Elementary?

A: Kensington Elementary is a elementary public located in Waxhaw.

Q: How many students attend Kensington Elementary?

A: Kensington Elementary has approximately 901 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Kensington Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Kensington Elementary is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Kensington Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Kensington Elementary - Waxhaw, NC

Quick Facts about Kensington Elementary
School Name	Kensington Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	8701 Kensington Drive, Waxhaw, NC 28173, Waxhaw, NC
County	Union County
Phone	+1 (704) 290-1500
Total Students	901
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	57
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington Elementary

What is Kensington Elementary?

Kensington Elementary is a elementary public located in Waxhaw.

How many students attend Kensington Elementary?

Kensington Elementary has approximately 901 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kensington Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Kensington Elementary is 15:1.

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