Kingston Elementary

Summary:

Kingston Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 507. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement and a diverse student population.

Kingston Elementary's students demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments compared to the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district and the state of Virginia, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 73.18% White, 3.55% African American, 6.71% Hispanic, 3.55% Asian, and 13.02% two or more races. Additionally, Kingston Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (10.45%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Windsor Oaks Elementary (75.25%) and Luxford Elementary (68.31%), indicating a higher socioeconomic status among its student population.

The school's exceptional academic performance and higher per-student spending of $13,541 (compared to the state average of $12,557) may contribute to its consistent ranking among the top elementary schools in Virginia. While some nearby schools, such as Windsor Woods Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, Kingston Elementary stands out for its sustained excellence and the diversity of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3532 Kings Grant Rd
       Virginia Beach, VA  23452


(757) 648-2840

District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,541 Help


Students who attend Kingston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lynnhaven Middle
High:    First Colonial High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  507

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.2%
Two or more races:
13.0%
Hispanic:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kingston Elementary ranks better than 91.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 9th among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Kingston Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kingston Elementary is $13,541, which is the 19th highest among 53 elementary schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kingston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingston Elementary 94th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Kingston Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Virginia Beach City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Virginia Beach City Public Schools 27th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kingston Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 84.84 60th 1062 94.4%
2006 88.53 18th 1071 98.3%
2007 87.66 27th 1083 97.5%
2008 86.62 24th 1081 97.8%
2009 79.87 106th 1082 90.2%
2010 78.20 122nd 1113 89.0%
2011 83.56 68th 1117 93.9%
2012 86.08 44th 1117 96.1%
2013 88.21 43rd 1120 96.2%
2014 84.84 94th 1110 91.5%
2015 91.41 11th 1100 99.0%
2016 90.01 22nd 1096 98.0%
2017 92.16 9th 1099 99.2%
2018 90.75 20th 1097 98.2%
2019 92.33 6th 1105 99.5%
2021 96.68 2nd 1103 99.8%
2022 93.97 8th 1109 99.3%
2023 90.57 46th 1114 95.9%
2024 86.72 94th 1114 91.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.74 75th 245 69.4%
2024 74.22 61st 247 75.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.02 110th 1036 89.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Kingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.79 41st 1100 96.3%
2024 85.31 98th 1098 91.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Kingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.27 53rd 182 70.9%
2024 54.19 106th 195 45.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Kingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.83 52nd 1093 95.2%
2024 85.56 94th 1101 91.5%
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Rank History for White students at Kingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.63 24th 984 97.6%
2024 81.69 101st 979 89.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Kingston Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 18, 2012

Open Quote Great neighborhood school. Two of our children have attended Kingston. Very involved PTA, great teachers and kids!! Principal Furlich is awesome. School is implementing "The Leader in Me" program schoolwide and I see the positive changes in my kids. LOVE Kingston, one of the best reasons to live in Little Neck section of VA Beach. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kingston Elementary

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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 792 792
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 741 741
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 762 762
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 782 782
1993 757 26 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1994 662 27 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 703
1995 663 17 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 695
1996 663 17 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 695
1997 628 18 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1998 627 17 19 15 1 n/a n/a 0 679
1999 598 22 17 7 3 n/a n/a 0 647
2000 610 11 20 5 2 n/a n/a -4 644
2001 588 11 19 6 2 n/a n/a 0 626
2002 593 13 18 8 4 n/a n/a 0 636
2003 593 13 18 8 4 n/a n/a 0 636
2004 584 21 13 7 2 n/a n/a 8 635
2005 551 19 16 7 1 n/a n/a 9 603
2006 537 16 19 13 1 n/a n/a 13 599
2007 505 10 23 11 0 n/a n/a 17 566
2008 517 18 27 6 0 n/a n/a 21 589
2009 472 15 25 8 0 n/a n/a 17 537
2010 504 7 28 7 3 n/a n/a 21 570
2011 460 14 18 18 6 0 23 0 539
2012 490 15 16 24 2 0 24 0 571
2013 492 14 17 27 2 0 22 0 574
2014 492 13 21 28 1 0 22 0 577
2015 457 12 23 37 0 0 23 0 552
2016 441 8 26 31 0 0 25 0 531
2017 420 12 28 27 0 0 35 0 522
2018 398 13 42 32 0 0 41 0 526
2019 406 12 44 34 0 0 46 0 542
2020 397 14 41 27 1 0 58 0 538
2021 295 7 17 21 0 1 48 0 389
2022 359 14 21 37 0 0 61 0 492
2023 371 18 18 34 0 0 66 0 507

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 792 33.7 23.5 n/a
1990 741 34.5 21.4 n/a
1991 762 36.7 20.7 n/a
1992 782 37.4 20.9 n/a
1993 795 36.1 22.0 n/a
1994 703 37.5 n/a 1.8
1995 695 n/a 0.0 1.3
1996 695 n/a 0.0 1.3
1997 666 n/a 0.0 1.4
1998 679 n/a 0.0 1.3
1999 647 36.0 18.0 2.5
2000 644 n/a 0.0 1.4
2001 626 38.0 16.5 2.6
2002 636 36.0 17.7 2.5
2003 636 36.0 17.7 2.5
2004 635 39.0 16.3 2.9
2005 603 39.0 15.5 4.7
2006 599 39.0 15.4 5.3
2007 566 40.0 14.2 4
2008 589 30.5 19.3 3.2
2009 537 30.1 17.8 2.9
2010 570 30.1 18.9 4.6
2011 539 30.1 17.8 3.7
2012 571 26.1 21.8 5.8
2013 574 28.1 20.4 4
2014 577 30.6 18.8 5.9
2015 552 30.0 18.4 7.1
2016 531 27.0 19.6 5.5
2017 522 27.1 19.2 5.7
2018 526 29.8 17.6 8.9
2019 542 29.1 18.5 8.5
2020 538 28.1 19.1 10
2021 389 30.8 12.5 n/a
2022 492 30.5 16.1 11
2023 507 31.2 16.2 10.5

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 792 33.7 23.5 n/a
1990 741 34.5 21.4 n/a
1991 762 36.7 20.7 n/a
1992 782 37.4 20.9 n/a
1993 795 36.1 22.0 n/a
1994 703 37.5 n/a 1.8
1995 695 n/a 0.0 1.3
1996 695 n/a 0.0 1.3
1997 666 n/a 0.0 1.4
1998 679 n/a 0.0 1.3
1999 647 36.0 18.0 2.5
2000 644 n/a 0.0 1.4
2001 626 38.0 16.5 2.6
2002 636 36.0 17.7 2.5
2003 636 36.0 17.7 2.5
2004 635 39.0 16.3 2.9
2005 603 39.0 15.5 4.7
2006 599 39.0 15.4 5.3
2007 566 40.0 14.2 4
2008 589 30.5 19.3 3.2
2009 537 30.1 17.8 2.9
2010 570 30.1 18.9 4.6
2011 539 30.1 17.8 3.7
2012 571 26.1 21.8 5.8
2013 574 28.1 20.4 4
2014 577 30.6 18.8 5.9
2015 552 30.0 18.4 7.1
2016 531 27.0 19.6 5.5
2017 522 27.1 19.2 5.7
2018 526 29.8 17.6 8.9
2019 542 29.1 18.5 8.5
2020 538 28.1 19.1 10
2021 389 30.8 12.5 n/a
2022 492 30.5 16.1 11
2023 507 31.2 16.2 10.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kingston Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $427 (4.3%) $9,411 (95.7%) $9,838
2020 $379 (3.6%) $10,268 (96.4%) $10,647
2021 $760 (5.6%) $12,781 (94.4%) $13,541

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kingston Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 46th of 1114 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kingston Elementary)9796.2
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8976.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Kingston Elementary)9392.4
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)7975.5
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Elementary)9986
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)9074.7
 15.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Kingston Elementary)9894.2
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8581.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Elementary)9891.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8975.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Kingston Elementary)9688.7
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8370.3
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Kingston Elementary)9689.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8880.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students542507
 6.5%
African American1218
 50%
American Indian00
Asian4418
 59.1%
Hispanic3434
Pacific Islander00
White406371
 8.6%
Two or More Races4666
 43.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.5%10.5%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kingston Elementary

Students who attend Kingston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lynnhaven Middle
High : First Colonial High

Students at Kingston Elementary are 73% White, 13% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 507 students attended Kingston Elementary.

Yes. Kingston Elementary ranks in the top 8.4% of Virginia elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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