Kingston Elementary School

Summary:

Kingston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Jasper School District in Arkansas. The school has 126 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.2, indicating a relatively small class size.

While Kingston Elementary outperforms the Jasper School District and the state of Arkansas in several key academic areas, including Mathematics proficiency, it struggles in 5th grade English Language Arts. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 10.2 may contribute to its strong Mathematics performance, as smaller class sizes can allow for more individualized attention and support. However, despite spending more per student than the nearby Jasper Elementary School, Kingston Elementary's overall academic performance is mixed, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as curriculum, instruction, and student support, play a significant role in academic outcomes.

Interestingly, the Huntsville schools, which are in a different district, generally underperform Kingston Elementary across the board, despite having similar or higher student-teacher ratios and lower per-student spending. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing ratios are important in driving academic performance, and that Kingston Elementary may be employing effective strategies that could be worth exploring further.


Detail:

Public K-6

 300 School St
       Kingston, AR  72742


(479) 665-2835

District: Jasper School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
160th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,431 Help


Students who attend Kingston Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Jasper High School
    Kingston High School
    Oark High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  113

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Two or more races:
8.8%
Hispanic:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kingston Elementary School ranks better than 67.8% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Jasper School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), two or more races (8.8%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Jasper School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary School is 9, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Jasper School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kingston Elementary School is $12,431. 1 elementary schools in the Jasper School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kingston Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jasper School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jasper School District 113th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kingston Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 85.37 24th 440 94.5%
2008 71.25 124th 439 71.8%
2009 87.64 20th 445 95.5%
2010 84.06 36th 457 92.1%
2011 84.90 28th 471 94.1%
2012 60.14 222nd 468 52.6%
2013 57.20 235th 476 50.6%
2014 53.74 246th 471 47.8%
2015 68.62 116th 466 75.1%
2016 48.80 272nd 494 44.9%
2017 47.01 270th 485 44.3%
2018 51.94 245th 480 49.0%
2019 60.93 210th 488 57.0%
2021 68.04 155th 496 68.8%
2022 59.12 216th 487 55.6%
2023 77.77 95th 492 80.7%
2024 66.33 160th 497 67.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Kingston Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 180 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1989 171 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 173
1990 178 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1991 173 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1992 175 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 178
1993 146 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 149
1994 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1995 140 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 147
1996 140 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 147
1997 138 0 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 148
1998 119 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 127
1999 122 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 130
2000 128 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 133
2001 130 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 137
2002 108 0 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 118
2003 108 0 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 118
2004 96 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 102
2005 99 0 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 109
2006 110 0 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 121
2007 107 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 115
2008 130 0 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 139
2009 141 0 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 149
2010 147 0 0 5 3 0 0 0 155
2011 154 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 161
2012 152 0 0 2 3 0 4 0 161
2013 159 0 0 2 1 0 6 0 168
2014 155 0 0 3 2 0 6 0 166
2015 151 0 0 3 3 0 6 0 163
2016 143 0 0 2 2 0 5 0 152
2017 128 0 0 3 2 0 3 0 136
2018 133 1 0 4 2 1 3 0 144
2019 122 0 0 4 2 1 2 0 131
2020 112 0 0 2 2 1 2 0 119
2021 98 0 0 1 1 0 4 0 104
2022 103 0 0 2 1 0 7 0 113
2023 110 0 0 4 0 2 10 0 126
2024 98 1 0 3 0 1 10 0 113

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kingston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 185 9.9 18.6 n/a
1989 173 12.0 14.4 n/a
1990 180 12.0 15.0 39.4
1991 173 9.5 18.2 37
1992 178 9.9 17.9 39.9
1993 149 9.1 16.4 38.3
1994 157 8.3 18.9 39.5
1995 147 9.2 16.0 52.4
1996 147 9.2 16.0 52.4
1997 148 8.4 17.6 53.4
1998 127 8.4 15.1 56.7
1999 130 6.1 21.3 72.3
2000 133 9.0 14.8 75.2
2001 137 10.0 13.7 65.7
2002 118 11.0 10.7 68.6
2003 118 11.0 10.7 68.6
2004 102 12.0 8.5 69.6
2005 109 12.0 9.1 74.3
2006 121 12.0 10.1 70.2
2007 115 13.0 8.8 69.6
2008 139 13.0 10.7 70.5
2009 149 16.0 9.3 62.4
2010 155 17.0 9.6 71
2011 161 13.3 12.0 80.7
2012 161 12.8 12.5 78.9
2013 168 14.2 11.8 71.4
2014 166 13.4 12.3 72.9
2015 163 12.0 13.5 76.1
2016 152 12.0 12.6 71.7
2017 136 11.2 12.1 50
2018 144 10.9 13.1 37.5
2019 131 9.7 13.3 70.2
2020 119 10.5 11.2 71.4
2021 104 10.2 10.1 73.1
2022 113 11.1 10.1 68.1
2023 126 12.2 10.2 67.5
2024 113 12.5 9.0 64.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kingston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 185 9.9 18.6 n/a
1989 173 12.0 14.4 n/a
1990 180 12.0 15.0 39.4
1991 173 9.5 18.2 37
1992 178 9.9 17.9 39.9
1993 149 9.1 16.4 38.3
1994 157 8.3 18.9 39.5
1995 147 9.2 16.0 52.4
1996 147 9.2 16.0 52.4
1997 148 8.4 17.6 53.4
1998 127 8.4 15.1 56.7
1999 130 6.1 21.3 72.3
2000 133 9.0 14.8 75.2
2001 137 10.0 13.7 65.7
2002 118 11.0 10.7 68.6
2003 118 11.0 10.7 68.6
2004 102 12.0 8.5 69.6
2005 109 12.0 9.1 74.3
2006 121 12.0 10.1 70.2
2007 115 13.0 8.8 69.6
2008 139 13.0 10.7 70.5
2009 149 16.0 9.3 62.4
2010 155 17.0 9.6 71
2011 161 13.3 12.0 80.7
2012 161 12.8 12.5 78.9
2013 168 14.2 11.8 71.4
2014 166 13.4 12.3 72.9
2015 163 12.0 13.5 76.1
2016 152 12.0 12.6 71.7
2017 136 11.2 12.1 50
2018 144 10.9 13.1 37.5
2019 131 9.7 13.3 70.2
2020 119 10.5 11.2 71.4
2021 104 10.2 10.1 73.1
2022 113 11.1 10.1 68.1
2023 126 12.2 10.2 67.5
2024 113 12.5 9.0 64.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kingston Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,968 (15.8%) $10,462 (84.2%) $12,431

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kingston Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 95th of 492 Elementary schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Kingston Elementary School)5080
 30%
   3rd Grade English (Jasper School District)69.861.3
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Kingston Elementary School)5080
 30%
   3rd Grade Math (Jasper School District)62.858.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Kingston Elementary School)2553.3
 28.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Jasper School District)44.242
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Kingston Elementary School)33.446.6
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Jasper School District)46.537.1
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Kingston Elementary School)73.758.3
 15.4%
   4th Grade English (Jasper School District)62.264.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Kingston Elementary School)57.950
 7.9%
   4th Grade Math (Jasper School District)37.851
 13.2%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Kingston Elementary School)47.433.3
 14.1%
   4th Grade Science (Jasper School District)3437.3
 3.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Kingston Elementary School)68.433.3
 35.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Jasper School District)47.139.2
 7.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Kingston Elementary School)83.493.3
 9.9%
   5th Grade English (Jasper School District)78.475
 3.4%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Kingston Elementary School)77.866.7
 11.1%
   5th Grade Math (Jasper School District)4051.4
 11.4%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Kingston Elementary School)55.553.3
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Jasper School District)38.344.1
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Kingston Elementary School)44.433.3
 11.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Jasper School District)38.335.3
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Kingston Elementary School)64.383.3
 19%
   6th Grade English (Jasper School District)71.775.4
 3.7%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Kingston Elementary School)64.361.2
 3.1%
   6th Grade Math (Jasper School District)43.350.9
 7.6%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Kingston Elementary School)57.150
 7.1%
   6th Grade Science (Jasper School District)50.838.6
 12.2%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Kingston Elementary School)35.763.1
 27.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Jasper School District)46.343.1
 3.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students131126
 3.8%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White122110
 9.8%
Two or More Races210
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.2%67.5%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kingston Elementary School

Students at Kingston Elementary School are 87% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Kingston Elementary School ranks 160th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 113 students attended Kingston Elementary School.

Students who attend Kingston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Jasper High School
High : Kingston High School
High : Oark High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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