West Kingston School

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West Kingston School ranks 34 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Kingston School is an elementary school serving grades K-5 in the South Kingstown school district, with 306 students and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school consistently outperforms the district and the state of Rhode Island in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 50.9% of West Kingston students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 47% for the South Kingstown district. In Mathematics, 55.4% of West Kingston students were proficient or better, compared to 50.6% for the district. West Kingston's 3rd-grade ELA and Math proficiency rates (69.6% and 70.2%, respectively) are significantly higher than the district (55.2% and 60.3%) and the state (37.8% and 39.1%). The school's higher per-student spending, ranging from $18,175 to $24,805 over the past four years, may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, Matunuck School and Peace Dale School, West Kingston School outperforms them in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. The Compass School, a public charter school located just 2 miles away, also performs well, while Stony Lane Elementary School in North Kingstown has even higher proficiency rates than West Kingston.

Detail:

Public K-5

3119 Ministerial Road
West Kingston, RI 02892

(401) 360-1130

District: South Kingstown

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,805

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 326

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Kingston School ranks better than 79.5% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the South Kingstown School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.7. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.8%), Hispanic (7.7%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Kingston School is 13, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the South Kingstown School District! (See more...)

Compare West Kingston School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Kingston School is $24,805. 1 elementary schools in the South Kingstown School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

South Kingstown:

SchoolDigger ranks South Kingstown 13^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Kingston School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	78.39	35^th	169	79.3%
2010	75.42	47^th	169	72.2%
2011	86.01	13^th	165	92.1%
2012	83.67	23^rd	165	86.1%
2013	75.86	50^th	165	69.7%
2014	58.38	85^th	159	46.5%
2015	90.28	14^th	169	91.7%
2016	76.43	34^th	170	80.0%
2017	67.00	55^th	168	67.3%
2018	57.65	74^th	169	56.2%
2019	56.58	74^th	169	56.2%
2021	46.23	74^th	166	55.4%
2022	45.72	82^nd	166	50.6%
2023	66.54	54^th	167	67.7%
2024	80.70	34^th	166	79.5%

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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 West Kingston School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	232	3	13	2	10	n/a	n/a	260
1989	312	7	17	3	7	n/a	n/a	346
1990	323	2	11	4	4	n/a	n/a	344
1991	320	0	17	4	6	n/a	n/a	347
1992	316	5	43	1	4	n/a	n/a	369
1993	336	6	29	3	5	n/a	n/a	379
1994	316	7	35	3	0	n/a	n/a	361
1995	359	9	27	2	2	n/a	n/a	399
1996	359	9	27	2	2	n/a	n/a	399
1997	349	13	25	2	1	n/a	n/a	390
1998	346	8	33	6	3	n/a	n/a	396
1999	348	9	40	7	4	n/a	n/a	408
2000	338	13	33	4	7	n/a	n/a	395
2001	330	21	38	5	4	n/a	n/a	398
2002	263	19	31	3	5	n/a	n/a	321
2003	263	19	31	3	5	n/a	n/a	321
2004	270	14	19	3	5	n/a	n/a	311
2005	251	5	25	5	6	n/a	n/a	292
2006	280	15	26	4	19	n/a	n/a	344
2007	288	13	16	11	23	n/a	n/a	351
2008	273	8	14	12	26	n/a	n/a	333
2009	272	12	15	11	28	n/a	n/a	338
2010	269	10	11	11	23	n/a	n/a	324
2011	221	9	11	7	13	1	4	266
2012	233	11	13	6	7	1	6	277
2013	234	5	16	11	8	1	8	283
2014	218	8	20	22	13	3	13	297
2015	214	5	11	20	16	1	11	278
2016	203	4	12	20	11	1	14	265
2017	190	6	13	22	7	0	11	249
2018	203	5	26	19	6	0	14	273
2019	221	5	27	24	2	0	18	297
2020	206	4	18	26	4	0	21	279
2021	167	6	11	16	3	0	18	221
2022	166	7	9	12	3	0	15	212
2023	242	10	10	22	7	0	15	306
2024	260	8	12	25	7	0	14	326

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 West Kingston School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	260	n/a	n/a	5.4
1989	346	n/a	n/a	9
1990	344	n/a	n/a	7.6
1991	347	26.1	13.2	8.6
1992	369	24.0	15.3	10.6
1993	379	25.0	15.2	7.9
1994	361	26.0	13.9	5.8
1995	399	27.0	14.8	6
1996	399	27.0	14.8	6
1997	390	20.7	18.8	9.5
1998	396	26.0	15.2	12.6
1999	408	24.8	16.5	13.5
2000	395	25.8	15.3	10.4
2001	398	21.1	18.9	12.1
2002	321	n/a	n/a	20.6
2003	321	n/a	n/a	20.6
2004	311	15.0	20.7	15.1
2005	292	14.0	20.9	8.6
2006	344	29.0	11.9	12.5
2007	351	17.1	20.5	17.7
2008	333	26.2	12.7	15.3
2009	338	24.6	10.5	18.6
2010	324	26.4	12.2	17.9
2011	266	19.6	13.5	18
2012	277	26.0	10.6	17.3
2013	283	21.1	13.4	17.3
2014	297	23.4	12.6	23.9
2015	278	26.0	10.6	22.7
2016	265	19.0	13.9	26.8
2017	249	20.7	12.0	24.5
2018	273	21.1	12.9	20.9
2019	297	22.1	13.4	19.9
2020	279	20.7	13.4	19.7
2021	221	18.2	12.1	16.7
2022	212	18.4	11.4	10.4
2023	306	17.8	17.1	14.4
2024	326	25.0	13.0	14.7

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 West Kingston School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	260	n/a	n/a	5.4
1989	346	n/a	n/a	9
1990	344	n/a	n/a	7.6
1991	347	26.1	13.2	8.6
1992	369	24.0	15.3	10.6
1993	379	25.0	15.2	7.9
1994	361	26.0	13.9	5.8
1995	399	27.0	14.8	6
1996	399	27.0	14.8	6
1997	390	20.7	18.8	9.5
1998	396	26.0	15.2	12.6
1999	408	24.8	16.5	13.5
2000	395	25.8	15.3	10.4
2001	398	21.1	18.9	12.1
2002	321	n/a	n/a	20.6
2003	321	n/a	n/a	20.6
2004	311	15.0	20.7	15.1
2005	292	14.0	20.9	8.6
2006	344	29.0	11.9	12.5
2007	351	17.1	20.5	17.7
2008	333	26.2	12.7	15.3
2009	338	24.6	10.5	18.6
2010	324	26.4	12.2	17.9
2011	266	19.6	13.5	18
2012	277	26.0	10.6	17.3
2013	283	21.1	13.4	17.3
2014	297	23.4	12.6	23.9
2015	278	26.0	10.6	22.7
2016	265	19.0	13.9	26.8
2017	249	20.7	12.0	24.5
2018	273	21.1	12.9	20.9
2019	297	22.1	13.4	19.9
2020	279	20.7	13.4	19.7
2021	221	18.2	12.1	16.7
2022	212	18.4	11.4	10.4
2023	306	17.8	17.1	14.4
2024	326	25.0	13.0	14.7

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 West Kingston School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,117 (6.1%)	$17,058 (93.9%)	$18,175
2019	$898 (4.6%)	$18,733 (95.4%)	$19,631
2020	$971 (4.9%)	$18,837 (95.1%)	$19,809
2021	$1,575 (6.3%)	$23,230 (93.7%)	$24,805

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Kingston 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 74^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 54^th of 167 Elementary schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Kingston School)	51.9	48.4	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Kingstown)	67.2	52.9	14.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Kingston School)	39.2	55.6	16.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Kingstown)	49	53.6	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Kingston School)	42.9	38.1	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Kingstown)	51.6	42.3	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Kingston School)	42.1	39.4	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Kingstown)	50	45.5	4.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Kingston School)	47.2	43.2	4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Kingstown)	58.3	49.8	8.5%
All Grades Mathematics (West Kingston School)	40.7	47.3	6.6%
All Grades Mathematics (South Kingstown)	50	46.8	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	297	306	3%
African American	5	10	100%
American Indian	2	7	250%
Asian	27	10	63%
Hispanic	24	22	8.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	221	242	9.5%
Two or More Races	18	15	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.9%	14.4%	5.5%

Schools Near West Kingston School

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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
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
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
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
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
Charlestown Elementary School	Public	K-4	363 Carolina Back Road	Charlestown	02813	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 364-7716	250	18	13.8	18.0%	212 (84.8%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (6.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.8%)	73.9	45^th of 166 public elementary schools	72.9%		90.1	16^th of 167 public elementary schools	90.4%	29		61.1	32.7					44.0	50.0	60.7					56.5	$19,613	$566	$19,047
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
Matunuck School	Public	K-5	380 Matunuck Beach Road	Wakefield	02879	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 360-1234	255	25	10.2	12.5%	211 (82.7%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (8.2%)	4 (1.6%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.9%)	82.1	32^nd of 166 public elementary schools	80.7%		87.6	25^th of 167 public elementary schools	85.0%	7	74.4	43.2	44.2	62.5				49.6	47.2	53.8	71.8				57.5	$25,358	$1,095	$24,263
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
Wawaloam School	Public	K-1	100 Victory Highway	Exeter	02822	Washington County	Exeter-West Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 295-8808	203	18	11.2	15.3%	169 (83.3%)	3 (1.5%)	15 (7.4%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.4%)								(n/a)																$18,220	$368	$17,853

Frequently Asked Questions about West Kingston School

How many students attend West Kingston School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 326 students attended West Kingston School.

What schools do graduates of West Kingston School attend?

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

Middle : Broad Rock Middle School
High : South Kingstown High

Is West Kingston School a good school?

West Kingston School ranks 34^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is West Kingston School in?

South Kingstown

What is the racial makeup of West Kingston School?

Students at West Kingston School are 80% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

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