The Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability ratings are official, and E.L. Kent Elementary has earned an exemplary "A" Rating, along with five Distinction Designations!

Earning a distinction designation means our campus scored in the top tier of comparable schools statewide. This outstanding achievement reflects the hard work of our students, the passion of our educators, and the strong support of our Cardinal families and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD community.

🏆 Our Five State Distinction Designations

Here are the five official honors awarded to Kent Elementary by the state:

• Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts:  Recognizing exceptional performance, comprehension, and mastery in reading and literacy across all grade levels.

• Academic Achievement in Mathematics: Celebrating top-tier problem-solving, numerical reasoning, and math proficiency.

• Postsecondary Readiness: Highlighting our commitment to equipping students with the foundational skills, critical thinking, and habits needed for long-term academic success.

• Top 25% Comparative Academic Growth: Demonstrating that our Cardinals are making significant year-over-year progress compared to similar schools across Texas.

• Top 25% Comparative Closing the Gaps: Honoring our success in ensuring equitable academic achievement and high growth for all student groups across our campus.

Thank You, Cardinal Nation!

An achievement like this takes an entire community working hand-in-hand:

• To our Students: Thank you for coming to school every day ready to learn, work hard, and lead with heart.

• To our Teachers & Staff: Thank you for your dedication, innovative instruction, and constant commitment to student success.

• To our Families: Thank you for your partnership, encouragement, and support at home.

We are incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together, and we look forward to continuing to soar high!