Kingsley Elementary School

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Kingsley Elementary School ranks 758 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kingsley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dunwoody, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 339 students. The school is part of the DeKalb County School District, which is ranked 138 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kingsley Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and county averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across grades 3-5. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 30.8% to 36%, compared to the state average of 37% to 48.2%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 25.5% to 44.9%, compared to the state average of 41% to 48.1%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 297 out of 1,205 Georgia elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 758 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024. Kingsley Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.62% in 2020-2021 to 59% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby high-performing schools, such as Austin Elementary (3.46% free/reduced lunch) and Vanderlyn Elementary (5.02% free/reduced lunch).

The data reveals a stark contrast between the performance of Kingsley Elementary School and the nearby high-performing schools, such as Austin Elementary and Vanderlyn Elementary, which consistently outperform Kingsley Elementary School in academic assessments, with proficiency rates that are significantly higher than the state and county averages. The relatively low student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Elementary School, compared to the high-performing schools, indicates that class size alone may not be a primary driver of academic success, and other factors, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be more influential in shaping the school's performance. Addressing the challenges faced by Kingsley Elementary School will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2051 Brendon Dr
Dunwoody, GA 30338

(678) 874-8902

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
758^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Kingsley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Peachtree Middle School
High:	Dunwoody High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 339

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.4%

White:

21.5%

African American:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59%

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Performance Trends

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kingsley Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	73.34	287^th	1101	73.9%
2007	73.93	278^th	1125	75.3%
2008	64.52	421^st	1134	62.9%
2009	59.57	499^th	1133	56.0%
2010	59.50	545^th	1183	53.9%
2011	46.43	768^th	1212	36.6%
2012	46.30	777^th	1201	35.3%
2013	43.87	828^th	1225	32.4%
2014	45.17	813^th	1231	34.0%
2015	58.48	459^th	1240	63.0%
2016	70.95	308^th	1233	75.0%
2017	71.74	297^th	1205	75.4%
2018	69.39	336^th	1209	72.2%
2019	60.48	447^th	1234	63.8%
2021	40.55	669^th	1214	44.9%
2022	43.77	650^th	1244	47.7%
2023	43.29	637^th	1242	48.7%
2024	35.98	758^th	1248	39.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 9, 2016

We love our neighborhood school! My kids are learning more each year. It is a diverse community, with a lot of parent involvement. The teachers and staff really care about the kids. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Kingsley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	386	386
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	288	288
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	311	311
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	298	298
1994	194	96	21	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	316
1995	219	165	34	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	430
1996	219	165	34	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	430
1997	224	212	34	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	484
1998	205	208	23	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	459
1999	175	166	21	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	376
2000	157	173	17	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2001	155	183	26	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
2002	179	184	26	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	413
2003	179	184	26	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	413
2004	183	146	25	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	383
2005	174	147	19	21	1	n/a	n/a	28	390
2006	187	138	24	33	1	n/a	n/a	26	409
2007	174	114	28	47	2	n/a	n/a	15	380
2008	170	104	32	87	2	n/a	n/a	15	410
2009	177	92	32	106	1	n/a	n/a	21	429
2010	188	66	37	149	2	2	18	0	462
2011	197	68	30	180	1	1	10	0	487
2012	224	82	34	192	1	2	18	0	553
2013	241	71	31	217	4	0	23	0	587
2014	220	58	28	238	7	0	24	0	575
2015	205	41	26	261	8	0	23	0	564
2016	175	44	26	248	8	0	24	0	525
2017	149	42	18	270	7	0	14	0	500
2018	120	33	17	269	4	0	13	0	456
2019	100	33	20	248	2	0	14	0	417
2020	100	40	22	260	2	0	14	0	438
2021	93	35	14	234	2	0	12	0	390
2022	88	36	17	213	1	0	15	0	370
2023	73	37	15	198	0	0	16	0	339

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 Kingsley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	386	24.0	16.0	4.4
1991	288	25.0	11.5	11.1
1992	311	22.0	14.1	14.5
1993	298	19.0	15.7	14.1
1994	316	24.6	12.8	18
1995	430	27.0	15.9	18.4
1996	430	27.0	15.9	18.4
1997	484	26.3	18.4	28.5
1998	459	28.5	16.1	29.2
1999	376	24.9	15.1	28.2
2000	369	24.2	15.2	36.6
2001	376	22.2	16.9	30.3
2002	413	25.8	16.0	83.3
2003	413	25.8	16.0	83.3
2004	383	23.7	16.2	21.9
2005	390	25.7	15.2	24.3
2006	409	27.5	14.9	30.5
2007	380	30.6	12.4	27.7
2008	410	29.6	13.9	38.5
2009	429	34.7	12.4	42.6
2010	462	37.0	12.4	45
2011	487	35.5	13.7	46.4
2012	553	37.0	14.9	44.5
2013	587	38.3	15.3	43.8
2014	575	38.2	15.0	49.7
2015	564	39.0	14.4	50.7
2016	525	41.0	12.8	52.2
2017	500	41.7	11.9	57
2018	456	44.2	10.3	59.6
2019	417	40.2	10.3	59.2
2020	438	37.3	11.7	56.4
2021	390	44.3	8.8	34.6
2022	370	39.3	9.4	n/a
2023	339	32.8	10.3	59

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 Kingsley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	386	24.0	16.0	4.4
1991	288	25.0	11.5	11.1
1992	311	22.0	14.1	14.5
1993	298	19.0	15.7	14.1
1994	316	24.6	12.8	18
1995	430	27.0	15.9	18.4
1996	430	27.0	15.9	18.4
1997	484	26.3	18.4	28.5
1998	459	28.5	16.1	29.2
1999	376	24.9	15.1	28.2
2000	369	24.2	15.2	36.6
2001	376	22.2	16.9	30.3
2002	413	25.8	16.0	83.3
2003	413	25.8	16.0	83.3
2004	383	23.7	16.2	21.9
2005	390	25.7	15.2	24.3
2006	409	27.5	14.9	30.5
2007	380	30.6	12.4	27.7
2008	410	29.6	13.9	38.5
2009	429	34.7	12.4	42.6
2010	462	37.0	12.4	45
2011	487	35.5	13.7	46.4
2012	553	37.0	14.9	44.5
2013	587	38.3	15.3	43.8
2014	575	38.2	15.0	49.7
2015	564	39.0	14.4	50.7
2016	525	41.0	12.8	52.2
2017	500	41.7	11.9	57
2018	456	44.2	10.3	59.6
2019	417	40.2	10.3	59.2
2020	438	37.3	11.7	56.4
2021	390	44.3	8.8	34.6
2022	370	39.3	9.4	n/a
2023	339	32.8	10.3	59

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 Kingsley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,107 (9.3%)	$10,860 (90.7%)	$11,967
2018	$498 (3.7%)	$12,999 (96.3%)	$13,497
2019	$734 (4.9%)	$14,127 (95.1%)	$14,861

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kingsley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 447^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 637^th of 1242 Elementary schools	15.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kingsley Elementary School)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	33.5	31.7	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kingsley Elementary School)	71.6	41.7	29.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	40.1	33.8	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kingsley Elementary School)	39.1	31.3	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kingsley Elementary School)	35.9	27.7	8.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	35.5	33.9	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kingsley Elementary School)	43.7	28.2	15.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	37.4	33.9	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kingsley Elementary School)	43.7	28.2	15.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	30.5	25.3	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Kingsley Elementary School)	46.5	29.7	16.8%
5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)	33.9	27.9	6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	417	339	18.7%
African American	33	37	12.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	20	15	25%
Hispanic	248	198	20.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	100	73	27%
Two or More Races	14	16	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.2%	59%	0.2%

Schools Near Kingsley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kingsley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2051 Brendon Dr	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-8902	339	33	10.3	59.0%	73 (21.5%)	37 (10.9%)	198 (58.4%)	15 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	36	758^th of 1248 public elementary schools	39.3%		43.3	637^th of 1242 public elementary schools	48.7%	121	36.0	31.7	30.8	44.9	30.0	25.5	30.8	$14,861	$734	$14,127
Dunwoody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1923 Womack Rd	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 875-4002	796	57	14.0	18.2%	263 (33.0%)	171 (21.5%)	71 (8.9%)	239 (30.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.0%)	95.2	63^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	95.0%		94.9	74^th of 1242 public elementary schools	94.0%	11	64.1	73.3	80.2	67.2	79.8	78.0	84.0	$10,414	$435	$9,979
Vanderlyn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1877 Vanderlyn Dr	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-9002	438	36	12.0	5.0%	219 (50.0%)	37 (8.4%)	33 (7.5%)	128 (29.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	97.4	33^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	97.4%		97.2	38^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.9%	5	77.2	72.4	85.2	78.5	82.8	79.6	77.8	$11,336	$540	$10,796
Chesnut Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4576 N Peachtree Rd	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-7102	520	33	16.0	39.8%	112 (21.5%)	183 (35.2%)	141 (27.1%)	47 (9.0%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	30 (5.8%)	79.7	237^th of 1248 public elementary schools	81.0%		58.5	461^st of 1242 public elementary schools	62.9%	224	64.7	50.7	65.6	69.4	55.9	53.1	41.3	$14,256	$1,605	$12,651
Austin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5321 Roberts Dr	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-8102	665	40	16.5	3.5%	346 (52.0%)	35 (5.3%)	57 (8.6%)	187 (28.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.4%)	98.6	14^th of 1248 public elementary schools	98.9%		98.4	20^th of 1242 public elementary schools	98.4%	6	78.0	76.9	86.5	95.6	92.2	82.3	78.1	$7,511	$517	$6,994
Hightower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4236 Tilly Mill Rd	Doraville	30360	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-7302	619	46	13.3	93.4%	5 (0.8%)	36 (5.8%)	546 (88.2%)	22 (3.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	9.9	1190^th of 1248 public elementary schools	4.6%		13.4	1111^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.5%	79	12.6	13.1	17.0	11.8	20.6	11.7	15.2	$11,581	$689	$10,892
Huntley Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2112 Seaman Cir	Chamblee	30341	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-7402	453	42	10.8	65.1%	89 (19.6%)	97 (21.4%)	208 (45.9%)	33 (7.3%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.4%)	37.4	735^th of 1248 public elementary schools	41.1%		44.2	628^th of 1242 public elementary schools	49.4%	107	27.0	26.6	44.9	33.3	23.1	33.3	43.5	$14,113	$755	$13,358
Cary Reynolds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1663 East Nancy Creek Drive	Atlanta	30319	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-6802	283	28	10.0	91.9%	2 (0.7%)	14 (4.9%)	239 (84.5%)	23 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	20.6	1002^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	19.7%		14.9	1090^th of 1242 public elementary schools	12.2%	88	31.6	20.9	27.1	29.7	30.2	14.6	10.6	$11,862	$760	$11,102
River Eves Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9000 Eves Rd	Roswell	30076	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-4550	554	37	14.9	27.8%	242 (43.7%)	122 (22.0%)	123 (22.2%)	40 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.9%)	93.9	82^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	93.4%		91.5	116^th of 1242 public elementary schools	90.7%	34	64.1	71.1	72.9	82.1	84.4	63.5	65.9	$10,084	$150	$9,934
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1130 Spalding Dr	Atlanta	30350	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-5890	968	63	15.3	39.2%	77 (8.0%)	354 (36.6%)	184 (19.0%)	288 (29.8%)	10 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (5.6%)	73.1	302^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	75.8%		71.3	323^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	74.0%	21	50.0	59.8	56.8	50.4	58.2	43.9	51.9	$10,735	$316	$10,418

Frequently Asked Questions about Kingsley Elementary School

How many students attend Kingsley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Kingsley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Kingsley Elementary School?

Students at Kingsley Elementary School are 58% Hispanic, 22% White, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Kingsley Elementary School a good school?

Kingsley Elementary School ranks 758^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Kingsley Elementary School in?

DeKalb County

What schools do graduates of Kingsley Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Peachtree Middle School
High : Dunwoody High School

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