Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,929	$ 2,402
Restricted cash	649	553
Receivables, less allowance	20,046	27,346
Inventories	11,762	10,466
Deferred income taxes	510	431
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,824	1,181
Total Current Assets	38,720	42,379
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	43,663	42,716
Accumulated depreciation	(27,852)	(26,141)
Net Property, Plant and Equipment	15,811	16,575
Deferred income taxes	487	399
Other	3,403	3,705
Total Other Assets	3,890	4,104
Total Assets	58,421	63,058
Liabilities and Equity
Short-term borrowings	6,401	6,588
Current obligations under capital leases	58	83
Current portion of long-term debt	200	200
Accounts payable	6,608	9,770
Employee compensation and amounts withheld	1,581	1,435
Deferred revenue	850	1,108
Other accrued expenses	1,535	1,080
Total Current Liabilities	17,233	20,264
Obligations under capital leases		36
Long-term debt	3,517	3,667
Accrued employee benefit plan costs	5,799	6,075
Total Liabilities	26,549	30,042
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity:
Common Stock	6,550	6,550
Additional paid-in-capital	1,272	1,091
Retained earnings	28,220	29,218
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(5,370)	(4,930)
Common stock in treasury, at cost	(422)	(438)
Total Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Stockholders' Equity	30,250	31,491
Noncontrolling interest	1,622	1,525
Total Equity	31,872	33,016
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 58,421	$ 63,058