Kingston Elementary School

Summary:

Kingston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Kingston Community School District in Kingston, Michigan, with a student population of 312 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly White student body, with 95.51% of students identifying as White.

One of the key strengths of Kingston Elementary School is its consistent performance on state assessments, where it outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Math proficiency across grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 53.2% of 5th-grade students were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 44%. However, the school's performance is mixed compared to the Cass City Public Schools and North Branch Area Schools, which have higher-performing nearby schools. Additionally, Kingston Elementary School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.9% in 2018-2019 to 33.5% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average of 15.2% in 2020-2021.

Despite the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 66.67% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, Kingston Elementary School's low-SES students perform relatively well, ranking 450 out of 1,381 Michigan elementary schools in 2023-2024, with a 3-star rating. The school also spends significantly more per student than the state average, with $14,343 spent per student in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of $11,606 in 2020-2021. However, this higher spending has not yet translated into significantly better academic outcomes for all students, suggesting the need for continued efforts to address the school's challenges and build on its strengths.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3644 Ross St
       Kingston, MI  48741-8747


(989) 683-2284

District: Kingston Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
629th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,343 Help


Students who attend Kingston Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Kingston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  310

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.5%
Hispanic:
2.3%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kingston Elementary School ranks better than 57.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.24. (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 Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), Hispanic (2.3%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary School is 18.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kingston Elementary School is $14,343.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kingston Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingston Elementary School 629th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Kingston Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kingston Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingston Community School District 181st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kingston Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kingston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.66 848th 1545 45.1%
2007 52.44 947th 1565 39.5%
2008 56.30 866th 1577 45.1%
2009 57.46 868th 1589 45.4%
2010 48.20 1101st 1552 29.1%
2011 40.37 1165th 1552 24.9%
2012 42.71 1002nd 1566 36.0%
2013 43.65 959th 1563 38.6%
2014 53.95 763rd 1533 50.2%
2015 50.35 823rd 1580 47.9%
2016 37.72 989th 1548 36.1%
2017 41.14 850th 1466 42.0%
2018 59.91 619th 1448 57.3%
2019 67.77 401st 1408 71.5%
2021 48.53 540th 1153 53.2%
2022 45.03 694th 1344 48.4%
2023 60.74 540th 1470 63.3%
2024 55.24 629th 1486 57.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kingston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.45 423rd 1397 69.7%
2019 61.45 358th 1134 68.4%
2021 65.15 195th 749 74.0%
2022 54.87 438th 1099 60.1%
2023 69.27 296th 1350 78.1%
2024 60.68 450th 1381 67.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Kingston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.19 630th 1443 56.3%
2019 60.42 436th 1171 62.8%
2021 52.23 392nd 902 56.5%
2022 46.57 569th 1106 48.6%
2023 56.96 505th 1321 61.8%
2024 56.54 524th 1342 61.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Kingston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.46 619th 1446 57.2%
2019 59.41 438th 1196 63.4%
2021 40.55 531st 915 42.0%
2022 48.98 556th 1139 51.2%
2023 64.57 428th 1334 67.9%
2024 42.86 736th 1347 45.4%
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Rank History for White students at Kingston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.65 715th 1253 42.9%
2019 57.05 459th 1128 59.3%
2021 39.23 614th 1005 38.9%
2022 32.58 749th 1102 32.0%
2023 45.47 650th 1198 45.7%
2024 38.47 744th 1204 38.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of 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 368 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1989 381 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 387
1990 406 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1991 393 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1992 401 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1993 407 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1994 411 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 375 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1996 375 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1998 383 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1999 359 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 346 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2001 346 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2002 367 7 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 367 7 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 335 3 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2005 337 7 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2006 334 4 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 348
2007 367 3 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 377
2008 337 3 n/a 3 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2009 330 4 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2010 332 3 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 339
2011 316 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 322
2012 328 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 333
2013 345 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 345
2014 321 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 321
2015 322 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 322
2016 332 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 332
2017 304 1 0 2 4 1 0 0 312
2018 287 3 0 2 2 1 0 0 295
2019 288 2 0 3 3 1 0 0 297
2020 272 0 0 3 2 1 2 0 280
2021 322 0 0 3 2 1 4 0 332
2022 316 0 0 7 1 1 4 0 329
2023 298 0 0 6 1 1 6 0 312
2024 293 1 0 7 1 1 7 0 310

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 372 n/a n/a n/a
1989 387 n/a n/a 28.4
1990 414 24.0 17.2 29.2
1991 397 n/a n/a n/a
1992 402 n/a n/a n/a
1993 417 n/a 0.0 55.4
1994 414 18.0 23.0 44.7
1995 383 19.0 20.2 37.3
1996 383 19.0 20.2 37.3
1998 388 21.0 18.5 32.2
1999 362 21.0 17.2 33.7
2000 346 21.3 16.2 41.6
2001 348 21.6 16.1 38.5
2002 382 24.0 15.9 49.5
2003 382 24.0 15.9 49.5
2004 346 20.7 16.7 43.6
2005 351 18.5 19.0 47.6
2006 348 20.2 17.2 53.2
2007 377 20.3 18.6 54.6
2008 344 17.3 19.9 62.2
2009 338 19.6 17.2 56.8
2010 339 19.6 17.2 67
2011 322 18.1 17.7 70.2
2012 333 18.5 17.9 70
2013 345 18.5 18.6 64.3
2014 321 19.0 16.8 67.9
2015 322 17.0 18.9 66.8
2016 332 17.0 19.5 66.9
2017 312 17.0 18.3 56.1
2018 295 17.5 16.8 59.7
2019 297 17.5 16.9 58.2
2020 280 16.5 16.9 60
2021 332 17.2 19.3 62
2022 329 16.3 20.1 67.8
2023 312 16.5 18.9 66.7
2024 310 16.5 18.7 67.7

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 n/a n/a n/a
1989 387 n/a n/a 28.4
1990 414 24.0 17.2 29.2
1991 397 n/a n/a n/a
1992 402 n/a n/a n/a
1993 417 n/a 0.0 55.4
1994 414 18.0 23.0 44.7
1995 383 19.0 20.2 37.3
1996 383 19.0 20.2 37.3
1998 388 21.0 18.5 32.2
1999 362 21.0 17.2 33.7
2000 346 21.3 16.2 41.6
2001 348 21.6 16.1 38.5
2002 382 24.0 15.9 49.5
2003 382 24.0 15.9 49.5
2004 346 20.7 16.7 43.6
2005 351 18.5 19.0 47.6
2006 348 20.2 17.2 53.2
2007 377 20.3 18.6 54.6
2008 344 17.3 19.9 62.2
2009 338 19.6 17.2 56.8
2010 339 19.6 17.2 67
2011 322 18.1 17.7 70.2
2012 333 18.5 17.9 70
2013 345 18.5 18.6 64.3
2014 321 19.0 16.8 67.9
2015 322 17.0 18.9 66.8
2016 332 17.0 19.5 66.9
2017 312 17.0 18.3 56.1
2018 295 17.5 16.8 59.7
2019 297 17.5 16.9 58.2
2020 280 16.5 16.9 60
2021 332 17.2 19.3 62
2022 329 16.3 20.1 67.8
2023 312 16.5 18.9 66.7
2024 310 16.5 18.7 67.7

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.
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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 $1,252 (8.3%) $13,760 (91.7%) $15,012
2020 $1,272 (9.7%) $11,820 (90.3%) $13,092
2021 $2,272 (19.6%) $9,334 (80.4%) $11,606
2022 $2,834 (22.0%) $10,030 (78.0%) $12,864
2023 $2,462 (17.2%) $11,881 (82.8%) $14,343

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kingston 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 401st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 540th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Elementary School)46.243.2
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Community School District)46.243.2
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Kingston Elementary School)61.573
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Kingston Community School District)61.573
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Elementary School)59.545.5
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Community School District)59.545.5
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Kingston Elementary School)70.356.8
 13.5%
   4th Grade Math (Kingston Community School District)70.356.8
 13.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Elementary School)6039.4
 20.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Community School District)6039.4
 20.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Kingston Elementary School)42.239.4
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (Kingston Community School District)42.239.4
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Kingston Elementary School)24.49.1
 15.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Kingston Community School District)24.49.1
 15.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Elementary School)45.550
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Community School District)45.550
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Kingston Elementary School)41.838.5
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (Kingston Community School District)41.838.5
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students297312
 5.1%
African American20
 100%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander11
White288298
 3.5%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%66.7%
 8.4%


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

High : Kingston High School

Students at Kingston Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 310 students attended Kingston Elementary School.

Kingston Elementary School ranks 629th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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

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