Kingston Hill Academy

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Kingston Hill Academy ranks 22 nd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kingston Hill Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, serving 260 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Kingston Hill Academy District, which is ranked 9 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kingston Hill Academy consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Rhode Island, with proficiency rates in RICAS (Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System) English Language Arts and Mathematics that are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, 58.9% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 37.8% for 3rd grade, 30.1% for 4th grade, and 29.7% for 5th grade. In math, 64.3% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 39.1% for 3rd grade, 35.4% for 4th grade, and 30.1% for 5th grade. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 8.3 to 13.6, and it spends between $13,353 and $14,866 per student, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools like Richmond Elementary School, Matunuck School, and Stony Lane Elementary School, Kingston Hill Academy outperforms them in academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in RICAS ELA and Math. The school's consistent high ranking and 5-star rating from SchoolDigger suggest that its focus on providing a quality education and the resources available to support student learning have contributed to its success, despite serving a relatively affluent student population with lower free and reduced lunch rates compared to some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

850 Stony Fort Road
Saunderstown, RI 02874

(401) 783-8282

District: Kingston Hill Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
22^nd of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,397

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.5%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kingston Hill Academy ranks better than 86.7% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.5%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kingston Hill Academy is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Kingston Hill Academy employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kingston Hill Academy is $13,397.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kingston Hill Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Kingston Hill Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingston Hill Academy 9^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kingston Hill Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	46.60	104^th	169	38.5%
2010	45.54	104^th	169	38.5%
2015	93.43	6^th	169	96.4%
2016	97.63	1^st	170	99.4%
2017	96.81	2^nd	168	98.8%
2018	91.09	12^th	169	92.9%
2019	94.48	5^th	169	97.0%
2021	91.13	12^th	166	92.8%
2022	84.54	27^th	166	83.7%
2023	88.93	23^rd	167	86.2%
2024	87.47	22^nd	166	86.7%

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

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kingston Hill Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	40	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	49
2003	40	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	49
2004	52	4	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	61
2005	105	5	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	120
2006	142	5	4	5	6	n/a	n/a	162
2007	154	3	5	7	8	n/a	n/a	177
2008	153	5	5	7	9	n/a	n/a	179
2009	158	4	4	7	7	n/a	n/a	180
2010	154	5	6	5	8	n/a	n/a	178
2011	155	3	4	9	1	0	7	179
2012	158	4	1	5	1	0	10	179
2013	159	5	2	5	3	0	6	180
2014	161	4	2	4	3	0	11	185
2015	157	6	4	10	3	0	8	188
2016	142	5	1	19	3	0	13	183
2017	142	8	0	19	1	0	18	188
2018	143	6	0	21	1	0	19	190
2019	150	2	3	18	1	0	15	189
2020	190	5	8	22	2	0	13	240
2021	219	4	5	16	2	0	13	259
2022	215	4	6	21	1	1	12	260
2023	203	7	11	19	1	1	18	260
2024	199	8	12	21	1	1	18	260

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 Hill Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	49	n/a	n/a	4.1
2003	49	n/a	n/a	4.1
2004	61	3.0	20.3	19.7
2005	120	5.0	24.0	15.8
2006	162	n/a	n/a	21
2007	177	10.0	17.7	19.8
2008	179	8.0	22.4	21.2
2009	180	7.0	25.7	22.2
2010	178	15.0	11.8	22.5
2011	179	15.0	11.9	22.9
2012	179	14.0	12.7	25.1
2013	180	9.8	18.2	26.1
2014	185	10.8	17.0	21.1
2015	188	10.0	18.8	16.5
2016	183	17.0	10.7	19.1
2017	188	13.8	13.5	19.1
2018	190	13.4	14.1	15.8
2019	189	16.7	11.3	15.9
2020	240	33.0	7.2	15.8
2021	259	31.0	8.3	15.1
2022	260	19.0	13.6	14.2
2023	260	19.6	13.2	9.2
2024	260	21.0	12.3	12.7

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 Hill Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	49	n/a	n/a	4.1
2003	49	n/a	n/a	4.1
2004	61	3.0	20.3	19.7
2005	120	5.0	24.0	15.8
2006	162	n/a	n/a	21
2007	177	10.0	17.7	19.8
2008	179	8.0	22.4	21.2
2009	180	7.0	25.7	22.2
2010	178	15.0	11.8	22.5
2011	179	15.0	11.9	22.9
2012	179	14.0	12.7	25.1
2013	180	9.8	18.2	26.1
2014	185	10.8	17.0	21.1
2015	188	10.0	18.8	16.5
2016	183	17.0	10.7	19.1
2017	188	13.8	13.5	19.1
2018	190	13.4	14.1	15.8
2019	189	16.7	11.3	15.9
2020	240	33.0	7.2	15.8
2021	259	31.0	8.3	15.1
2022	260	19.0	13.6	14.2
2023	260	19.6	13.2	9.2
2024	260	21.0	12.3	12.7

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 Hill Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$446 (3.2%)	$13,400 (96.8%)	$13,846
2019	$648 (4.4%)	$14,218 (95.6%)	$14,866
2020	$354 (2.7%)	$12,999 (97.3%)	$13,353
2021	$518 (3.9%)	$12,879 (96.1%)	$13,397

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kingston Hill Academy

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 5^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 23^rd of 167 Elementary schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Hill Academy)	80	57.1	22.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Hill Academy)	80	57.1	22.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kingston Hill Academy)	69.6	47.6	22%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kingston Hill Academy)	69.6	47.6	22%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Hill Academy)	59	55.8	3.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Hill Academy)	59	55.8	3.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Hill Academy)	71.1	65.1	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Hill Academy)	71.1	65.1	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Hill Academy)	74.2	61	13.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Hill Academy)	74.2	61	13.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Hill Academy)	77.4	65.9	11.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Hill Academy)	77.4	65.9	11.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kingston Hill Academy)	71.3	57.9	13.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kingston Hill Academy)	71.3	57.9	13.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Kingston Hill Academy)	72.2	59.5	12.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Kingston Hill Academy)	72.2	59.5	12.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	189	260	37.6%
African American	2	7	250%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	11	266.7%
Hispanic	18	19	5.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	150	203	35.3%
Two or More Races	15	18	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.9%	9.2%	6.6%

Schools Near Kingston Hill Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)							RICAS Mathematics (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kingston Hill Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	850 Stony Fort Road	Saunderstown	02874	Washington County	Kingston Hill Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 783-8282	260	21	12.3	12.7%	199 (76.5%)	8 (3.1%)	21 (8.1%)	12 (4.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.9%)	87.5	22^nd of 166 public elementary schools	86.7%		88.9	23^rd of 167 public elementary schools	86.2%	1	58.1	50.0	60.0	67.4				58.9	47.8	82.5	65.1				64.3	$13,397	$518	$12,879
The Compass School	Public, Charter	K-8	537 Old North Road	Kingston	02881	Washington County	The Compass School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 788-8322	216	17	12.7	11.6%	186 (86.1%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.6%)	86.8	24^th of 166 public elementary schools	85.5%		78.2	37^th of 167 public elementary schools	77.8%	13	65.5	70.0	35.0	56.7	50.0	50.0	59.3	53.5	70.0	50.0	50.0	43.3	48.4	39.3	49.1	$11,032	$224	$10,808
West Kingston School	Public	K-5	3119 Ministerial Road	West Kingston	02892	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 360-1130	326	25	13.0	14.7%	260 (79.8%)	8 (2.5%)	25 (7.7%)	12 (3.7%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	80.7	34^th of 166 public elementary schools	79.5%		66.5	54^th of 167 public elementary schools	67.7%	20	48.2	69.6	41.8	41.1				50.9	70.2	45.5	50.0				55.4	$24,805	$1,575	$23,230
Peace Dale School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 Kersey Road	Peace Dale	02879	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 360-1600	452	35	12.9	27.4%	332 (73.5%)	14 (3.1%)	48 (10.6%)	13 (2.9%)	14 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.9%)	67.1	51^st of 166 public elementary schools	69.3%		68.8	52^nd of 167 public elementary schools	68.9%	1	39.3	50.0	52.5	28.1				41.0	60.8	52.5	36.4				47.5	$18,535	$1,336	$17,199
Narragansett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	55 Mumford Road	Narragansett	02882	Washington County	Narragansett	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 792-9420	342	29	11.7	15.5%	281 (82.2%)	3 (0.9%)	16 (4.7%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.6%)	96.1	3^rd of 166 public elementary schools	98.2%		97.1	3^rd of 167 public elementary schools	98.2%			76.4	58.1					66.7	85.5	67.2					75.6	$19,674	$1,559	$18,115
Hamilton School	Public	K-5	25 Salisbury Avenue	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 268-6520	454	30	15.1	9.0%	393 (86.6%)	5 (1.1%)	16 (3.5%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.2%)	92	13^th of 166 public elementary schools	92.2%		90.7	14^th of 167 public elementary schools	91.6%	1	60.0	74.6	54.5	52.3				60.3	67.2	61.8	57.6				62.2	$14,193	$370	$13,824
Stony Lane Elementary School	Public	K-5	825 Stony Lane	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 268-6540	360	25	14.4	11.4%	317 (88.1%)	6 (1.7%)	19 (5.3%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	92.2	12^th of 166 public elementary schools	92.8%		89.2	21^st of 167 public elementary schools	87.4%	9	67.6	66.1	51.5	58.6				58.2	58.9	63.2	64.8				62.6	$14,746	$195	$14,551
Jamestown School-Melrose	Public	PK, KG-4	76 Melrose Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 423-7020	208	18	11.5	6.3%	189 (90.9%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.7%)	94.5	6^th of 166 public elementary schools	96.4%		94.1	8^th of 167 public elementary schools	95.2%	2		91.2	65.8					77.8		59.0					78.1	$18,200	$1,490	$16,710
Fishing Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Wickford Point Road	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 268-6580	334	22	15.1	26.3%	257 (76.9%)	8 (2.4%)	24 (7.2%)	11 (3.3%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (8.7%)	87	23^rd of 166 public elementary schools	86.1%		92.6	11^th of 167 public elementary schools	93.4%	12	47.5	55.1	56.3	44.7				52.6	61.2	66.7	70.0				65.7	$17,383	$793	$16,589
Richmond Elementary School	Public	K-4	190 Kingstown Road	Wyoming	02898	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 539-2441	373	31	12.0	19.0%	323 (86.6%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.9%)	88.2	19^th of 166 public elementary schools	88.6%		94	9^th of 167 public elementary schools	94.6%	10		53.2	64.4					59.7	53.2	74.7					65.8	$16,051	$137	$15,914

Frequently Asked Questions about Kingston Hill Academy

How many students attend Kingston Hill Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 260 students attended Kingston Hill Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Kingston Hill Academy?

Students at Kingston Hill Academy are 77% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

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Kingston Hill Academy ranks 22^nd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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