Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kenwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Kenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1469 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
15%
Black
58%
13%
White
12%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Kenwood Elementary School is ranked #1469 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Kenwood Elementary School?
267 students attend Kenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kenwood Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenwood Elementary School?
Kenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenwood Elementary School offer ?
Kenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenwood Elementary School part of?
Kenwood Elementary School is part of School City Of Hammond School District.
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