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Kenley School

1434 Matador St Abilene, TX 79605

Tel: (325) 698-3220

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 48 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Kenley School in Abilene, TX, serves 48 students in grades 1 through 8 within a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
Founded in 1971, this midsize city school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with a total of 5 teachers.
The school's enrollment includes approximately 39% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the local community.
Annual tuition at Kenley School is $6,100, offering an accessible option for families seeking specialized education in Abilene.
Kenley School is a member of the National Association of Laboratory Schools and the National Independent Private Schools Association.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 48 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Kenley School
1	1
2	5
3	6
4	2
5	13
6	6
7	9
8	6

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Grade 5 largest at 13 students, far more than any other grade at Kenley School.

Year Founded

1971

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School Motto

If a child doesn't learn the way he is taught, we teach him the way he learns.

Student Body

Total Students

48 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS)
National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The application deadline for Kenley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Kenley School is located in the Over Place Area neighborhood of Abilene, TX.

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