The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in Social studies. The lowest is 33% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Kenwood Elementary
Kenwood Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Clarksville, a mid-size and fast-growing city in Montgomery County. The school is part of the Montgomery County district, which covers the city itself along with the nearby communities of Cunningham and Woodlawn. Clarksville’s economy is heavily shaped by Fort Campbell, a major Army installation about ten miles from downtown, along with a mix of manufacturing employers and distribution centers that have moved into the area in recent years. The city’s population has been rising steadily, and the school sits in a part of town that reflects that growth.
The student body at Kenwood Elementary is diverse. The largest groups are Black or African American students and White students, each making up close to a third of the enrollment, followed by Hispanic or Latino students at about a fifth, and a smaller share of students who identify as two or more races. There are also small numbers of Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Total enrollment is large for an elementary school, with classes running from pre-kindergarten up through fifth grade.
On state assessments, Kenwood’s results present a mixed picture. In both math and English language arts, just under a third of tested students scored at the proficient level or above. Science performance was somewhat higher, with slightly above two-fifths of students reaching that benchmark. Social studies results are from an older school year, before assessment changes make direct comparison unreliable, so that data is not current. Participation rates for the more recent tests were very high, which means the results reflect nearly all students in the tested grades. Parents considering the school will want to look into these proficiency numbers further, as they are well below the levels many families hope to see. The data does not include information on how many students receive special education services or are classified as English learners, nor does the data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Those are significant gaps for understanding the full picture of student needs and support resources.
The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. No information was available on its Title I status, disciplinary rates, or staffing levels. The district’s most recent parent-relevant changes were not found in public reporting, so it is not possible to say whether the larger system is undergoing any shifts in policy, programming, or boundaries that would affect Kenwood families.
The Clarksville housing market is moderately priced relative to national benchmarks. A typical home value in the area is somewhat below the national median, and monthly rent is estimated at a level that is manageable relative to median household income, though affordability varies by neighborhood. With the city’s ongoing population growth, housing demand has been steady, and new subdivisions have been filling in across the suburban-style corridors that characterize much of Clarksville outside the historic downtown and university area. The school’s location on Peachers Mill Road places it in a neighborhood that is a mix of older homes and newer construction, consistent with the wider city pattern.
Because Kenwood only serves elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. For a family weighing this school, the primary academic evidence is the current proficiency data, which is below average, and the large, diverse student body. A parent may want to ask the school directly about its approaches to math and reading instruction, how it supports students who enter below grade level, and what enrichment opportunities exist within a school of this size. The lack of data on special education and English learner populations is also something a prospective parent should follow up on with the school, as those programs can shape the overall experience for every child in the building.
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