Kenly Elementary School

2909 North 66th Street

School District

Hillsborough
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on January 10, 2024

THIS IS THE BEST SCHOOL! I went here for my 4 and 5 grade years and i have to say this school is so great. the teachers are nice and help me so much i would not be where i am now without this school.
Submitted by teacher on March 12, 2022

This is my second year as a teacher here at Kenly. This is by far my favorite place to be. The kiddos and educators/staff/administration here at Kenly are the BEST!!! So happy to be apart of a school that was once at a school grade 'D' and became an 'B' within a year of me being here. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!
Submitted by principal on August 12, 2021

Kenly Elementary is filled with amazing students and staff! Our motto is “we are not here to be average, we are here to be awesome!” Kenly students and staff proved that by earning the first school grade of a “B” in the schools history! If you are looking for a school for your child that is safe, has high academic expectations, and supports their students and parents, then look no further, Kenly Elementary is the right place for you!
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2021

Kenly is an amazing school. They just raised their school grade from a D to a B. They have the most amazing administration, who are so willing to help out any child or family in need. They also have the most caring teachers who would do just about anything for their kids. At Kenly, it isn’t just a school, it’s a family. They are doing wonderful things for this neighborhood, go there and you will get to see for yourself.
Submitted by parent on August 11, 2021

When my kids are at school, I know they are loved and looked after. Their teachers work hard to make sure they learn what is needed to be successful. For the first time ever, my son was excited to start school this fall.
Submitted by teacher on August 11, 2021

Kenly teachers and staff are doing everything possible to make our school the best place for our students!! Our teachers are so dedicated to all of our children’s needs and have built such a strong school family. The hard work of our staff and students has earned a new record “B” school grade!! Kenly is a wonderful place to “B”!!!
Submitted by teacher on August 10, 2021

Never been more impressed by how hard the teachers and staff work at Kenly! For the first time EVER Kenly earned a B and they are continuing to push students to do their very best!Teachers expect the most from themselves and their students! Mr. Wallace has changed the culture of the whole school. Kenly is absolutely the place to be!!
Submitted by principal on August 10, 2021

Very excited to share the news that our 2021 school grade is a B!!! For the first time in school history, Kenly is a "B" rated school!!! Our students have been working so hard in the classroom, our teachers have high expectations for all students, and our parents support our school in every way possible!!! If you have have any questions about Kenly, please call me or text me on my cell phone at (863)670-1736 - Principal Wallace"We are not here to be average, we are here to be AWESOME"
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2015

I attended this school 32 yrs ago an loved it. Now I am so mad an disappointed. I ready to pull my son out this week. These teachers do not care at ALL! just attending open house yesterday to meet with my son's teachers I several times tried to talk with them an let them know about my son's ADHD an was blew off several times. REALLY? I tried to fix something this morning I made a mistake on an had to go get her after several attempts. She changed the mistake an walked off. I pick my son up from his first day an he says mom can I go back to my old school please! after talking with him about his day there was no learning at all that they did. his other teacher was not at school today. then I also receive a note home saying they had to redirect him several times. you think I tried to talk to you about these issues before today for a reason. it also said for him to leave principals an paper at home please. Are you joking #1 they were a part of his school supplies #2 how do you expect him to learn with out the proper tools to succeed. before the end of the week I may transfer back to his old school. there is no future for him here. this school has gone down the toilet literally just breaks my heart but I will not allow my child to be left behind.
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2014

My son has attended this Kenly since kindergarten. In that time, I have seen 2 principals come & go, several teachers have left, the teachers that Do care are the ones that are leaving. The school is not expecting the children to perform at a higher level, they are allowing the children to Not perform. There is also a Severe disconnect between the staff & parents. When the children misbehave, there is not much done about it if the child is a minority, whereas, if the child is Not a "minority" it is something different. The non-minority children area allowed to be bullied by the students that are minorities, and the staff does nothing to stop it. But if the child being bullied stands up for themselves, they are told that they are over-reacting & that "it's not that bad" or that they "need to stop being so sensitive"
Submitted by parent on June 20, 2014

I believe it is my responsibility to warn parents about this school. Kind of like when you get a severe weather warning to depart that area. My children will not attend this school ever again even if they paid me a million dollars! I can tell you the principle and vice principle to include all faculty members are totally unprofessional and they don't care about our children. The leadership is rude and dysfunctional and there is no remedy to fix it. These same people are always crying about a pay raise but can not even do their job. My children are not getting the education, nor attention needed to be successful. Please, think on other educational opportunities to consider like Home Schooling or Private before enrolling your child at this pile sinking rust bucket of a so called educational facility! If you have ears to hear eyes to see, you'll take heed and do everything in your power to keep your child from attending here........This school will help facilitate your child to be the worse that they can be!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2014

I am very disappointed with this school! I will not allow my children to attend Kenly elementary as long as I live. The faculty members including the principle are very unprofessional. My children complain that not only are their peers using vulgarity, but also their teachers are using profanity. The principle of this school needs to make a professional assessment. This school is broken and there is really no way of fixing it unless you change the leadership.
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2014

This school is needs to be shut down! My children are not learning and they complained everyday how miserable they are at Kenly elementary school. The principle and vice principle needs to find a new occupation because this school only creates ignorant students. I've never seen a school as bad as this one. This is exactly why we need the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship passed! I will not allow this school to corrupt my children!
Submitted by other on April 08, 2014

Thought I had already posted this. However, I went to Kenly school 70 years ago. Great school. Was there for 6 years. Would love to know if they had Yearbooks back then. Would love to see one !
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2013

This is by far the WORST school in the Tampa area. Ever since my son was in Kindergarten here, he has nothing but problems with people and teachers. The teachers DO NOT help the children at all. They expect YOU, as the parent to make sure your child does the work in class.I am relocating my son to a different school and environment. Even though I went through, "School Choice" to get him into a better school, I don't mind having to drive and pick him up everyday.At least he's out of this school. This school seriously needs an overhaul.