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Kensington Elementary

Waxhaw, North Carolina · Grades K to 5 · Union County Public Schools

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About Kensington Elementary

Kensington Elementary is a public school in Waxhaw, North Carolina, serving kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 901 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Waxhaw. With about 57 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Union County. Union County Public Schools runs 52 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 20 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	8701 Kensington Drive, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Phone	(704) 290-1500
School district	Union County Public Schools
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	901
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	57
Students per teacher	15.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Union County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370462002798). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Northpoint Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Waxhaw · 1.2 mi Sandy Ridge ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Waxhaw · 2.2 mi Marvin Ridge MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Waxhaw · 2.2 mi Marvin Ridge HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Waxhaw · 2.3 mi South ProvidencePublic · Grades 6 to 12Waxhaw · 2.5 mi Cuthbertson MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Waxhaw · 2.8 mi Cuthbertson HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Waxhaw · 3 mi Waxhaw ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Waxhaw · 3 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Kensington Elementary serve?

Kensington Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Kensington Elementary?

Kensington Elementary reported 901 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kensington Elementary?

About 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 901 students and 57 teachers in federal data.

Is Kensington Elementary a public or charter school?

Kensington Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Kensington Elementary in?

Kensington Elementary is part of Union County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/union-county-public-schools/

Where is Kensington Elementary located?

Kensington Elementary is at 8701 Kensington Drive, Waxhaw, NC 28173. The phone number is (704) 290-1500.

How many other schools are near Kensington Elementary?

There are 20 other schools within 5 miles of Kensington Elementary in our directory.