Kenilworth Elementary School

went there from 1956 to 1964, had ups and down but great school, learn many thing not what kids learn today

My children are so happy at this school! I am concerned about what I see as an overemphasis on testing, but that's a U.S. problem, not a Kenilworth problem. Ms. Woodrum and Ms. Benge make an excellent kindergarten team and get the kids off to a strong start. It's a great place to learn.
--Submitted by a parent

Under our new leadership of Mr. Flores Kenilworth has become a more friendly and open environment for teachers and students. Teachers who have been at Kenilworth are great and the students love them. Mr. Flores has brought more emphasis for after school activities such as Traveling Senators (a club who takes out of country trips) and a flag football league for 4th-6th graders which the kids loved. Not to mention the girls basketball team which has been a big hit over the past 3 years. I recommend Kenilworth to any parent who wants a fun and traditional education experience for their children.
--Submitted by a teacher

This WAS an excellent school for the first two years my daughter went here,, but after that it just completely went down hill. Disipline at this school is a big joke. They claim to have a policy on disipline until your child is the victim then that's when you see the true colors of the school. The principal was did not handle a situation properly when my daughter was being attacked by another child, that child continued to attack my child in the peer program and that child was still able to be in the program. All of the peer staff seemed to be kids and teens. This school has the best teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

I had my son attend this school last year and pulled him out after seeing other kids behaviors. 9 year olds using foul language with teachers on 'watch' and not addressing the problem. Their academic may be good, but my son's morals are way more important. I am now in a program called Connections Academy where I have him do school at home. I now am in control of what he learns, with communication from his teacher.
--Submitted by a parent

It is my daughters second year at Kenilworth and I am grateful to have her here. We've looked at 5 different schools in the district as she is pre-enrolled, and the office staff has been very helpful. When it comes to a kid going into Kinder, as a parent I had allot of questions that alway got answered with a smile, and that is why we ultimately chose Kenilworth. She is enrolled in PEER and they've been great. PEER which rolls over to summer (free of charge) has taken the kids on field trips twice a week for the entire summer. (IMAX, Movies, Ice Skating, Sunsplash, Amazing Jakes, Rollerskating, Bowling, WNBA game, Diamondback game.....) Mrs. Moncayo is amazing, always involved with great spirit. I don't know how she does it. Plus: No uniforms. Diversity. Minus: No sport teams. Overall excellent. - Darina
--Submitted by a parent

The expectation of excellent behavior/ethics is evident the second one walks into the building. My 1st grade daughter has blossomed in this school. Her teacher, Mrs. Morris, is well aware of the needs of her students, and the principal (Mrs. Moncayo)is thoroughly involved-I thought she must have cloned herself because I saw her no matter where I was on campus! I am thrilled to have my daughter in this school, and I had the choice to enroll her anywhere. We're a Kenilworth family now.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter was enrolled at Kenilworth for half of this past school year. Her teacher, Mrs. Bruce was outstanding. The principal, Mrs. Moncayo is authoritative, yet friendly. All staff is accessible and the campus is terrific and commendable considering how old the school is. The experiences that happen at this school through their educational standards and the ethnic and financial makeup of the student body are fabulous. My daughter is an open enrollment student, which means I made the conscience decision to send her there. The only downfall would be that there weren't any openings in PEER, but what do you expect for a program that is free? Kenilworth is awesome, check out the museum. Everyone is a Senator and that is why I get into rush hour traffic heading into the city every school morning.
--Submitted by a parent

My son was enrolled in Kenilworth for one full year and part of another year. While Mr. Baca was principal, things were okay (not great). I had to remove him from the 6th grade because there were 30+ students in each of 2 teachers classrooms. Classroom control did not exist and learning was not occurring. The afterschool program (PEER) is horrible.
--Submitted by a parent

my daughter graduated from kenilworth in 2004 w/ 4 scholarships. she played basketball for the school for the 2 years she attended there. I'm very please w/ the school and the education my daughter received there. I recommend the school to other parents who want the best for their children.
--Submitted by Vianna Daniels, a parent