Kingston Elementary

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Kingston Elementary ranks 273 rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kingston Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cadet, Missouri, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 183 students. The school is part of the Kingston K-14 District, which is ranked 177 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Kingston Elementary stands out as a high-performing school that is particularly effective in supporting its low-income student population. The school consistently ranks among the top 5% of Missouri elementary schools in terms of performance of low socioeconomic status students, earning a 5-star rating in this category. Additionally, Kingston Elementary has maintained a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of the past decade, indicating consistently high academic performance. The school's students have outperformed the state average in several key subjects, including Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts, across multiple grade levels. After experiencing higher chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, Kingston Elementary has shown a downward trend, with the rate decreasing from 24.9% in 2022-2023 to 18.5% in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Kingston Elementary's performance is generally stronger. The school's students outperform their peers in the surrounding schools, including Kingston Primary, North County Primary, Athena Elementary, Hillsboro Primary, and Hillsboro Elementary, on standardized tests, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Despite having a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (over 98% free/reduced lunch recipients), Kingston Elementary spends significantly more per student ($10,546 in 2021-2022) compared to the state average, suggesting that the district is investing resources to support its underprivileged student population, which appears to be paying off in their academic performance.

Detail:

Public 3-5

10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630-9581

(573) 438-4982

District: Kingston K-14

SchoolDigger Rank:
273^rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,546

Students who attend Kingston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Kingston Middle
High:	Kingston High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 167

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

Hispanic:

1.8%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kingston Elementary ranks better than 69.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.73. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), Hispanic (1.8%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Kingston Elementary employs 14.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kingston Elementary is $10,546.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kingston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingston Elementary 273^rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Kingston Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Kingston K-14:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingston K-14 177^th of 386 Missouri 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	MO State Percentile
2006	66.74	277^th	1074	74.2%
2007	54.89	473^rd	1080	56.2%
2008	55.70	464^th	1084	57.2%
2009	60.15	394^th	1053	62.6%
2010	68.28	298^th	1066	72.0%
2011	62.66	404^th	1088	62.9%
2012	70.52	280^th	1085	74.2%
2013	79.12	158^th	1108	85.7%
2014	84.70	110^th	1089	89.9%
2015	90.39	54^th	1058	94.9%
2016	84.57	113^th	865	86.9%
2017	90.89	42^nd	1032	95.9%
2018	85.69	106^th	1045	89.9%
2019	88.72	68^th	1052	93.5%
2021	87.77	81^st	901	91.0%
2022	71.76	223^rd	908	75.4%
2023	73.53	203^rd	898	77.4%
2024	67.73	273^rd	906	69.9%

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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	MO State Percentile
2018	96.86	8^th	887	99.1%
2019	97.83	8^th	907	99.1%
2021	98.57	8^th	574	98.6%
2022	92.58	21^st	532	96.1%
2023	95.11	11^th	611	98.2%
2024	92.00	26^th	625	95.8%

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Rank History for White students at Kingston Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	77.68	151^st	898	83.2%
2019	83.44	96^th	917	89.5%
2021	82.14	98^th	691	85.8%
2022	58.12	265^th	675	60.7%
2023	59.50	257^th	673	61.8%
2024	52.61	308^th	668	53.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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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
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	526	526
1992	579	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	580
1993	599	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	602
1994	611	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
1995	595	6	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	604
1996	595	6	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	604
1997	487	4	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	498
1998	523	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	525
1999	439	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	443
2000	462	4	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	468
2001	419	2	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	425
2002	404	3	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	412
2003	404	3	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	412
2004	386	3	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	391
2005	367	5	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	375
2006	347	3	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	354
2007	340	11	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	357
2008	361	5	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	371
2009	168	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	172
2010	148	8	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	160
2011	149	1	1	2	0	0	3	0	156
2012	170	2	0	1	0	0	4	0	177
2013	172	0	0	0	0	0	15	0	187
2014	169	1	0	1	0	0	11	0	182
2015	170	0	0	1	0	0	7	0	178
2016	192	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	197
2017	197	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	200
2018	201	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	202
2019	183	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	186
2020	192	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	195
2021	173	0	1	1	0	0	3	0	178
2022	167	0	1	1	0	0	5	0	174
2023	179	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	183
2024	162	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	167

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
1991	526	29.5	17.8	n/a
1992	580	29.0	20.0	60.3
1993	602	30.5	19.7	64
1994	616	36.9	16.7	64.9
1995	604	41.0	14.7	84.3
1996	604	41.0	14.7	84.3
1997	498	32.5	15.3	69.9
1998	525	33.3	15.8	67.8
1999	443	32.3	13.7	72.2
2000	468	31.3	15.0	68.4
2001	425	32.3	13.2	64.7
2002	412	32.5	12.7	69.9
2003	412	32.5	12.7	69.9
2004	391	34.0	11.5	67.8
2005	375	29.1	12.9	68.5
2006	354	29.1	12.2	71.8
2007	357	28.3	12.6	62.5
2008	371	32.1	11.6	66.8
2009	172	13.5	12.7	73.8
2010	160	12.4	12.8	70
2011	156	12.4	12.5	81.4
2012	177	12.5	14.1	78
2013	187	13.8	13.4	75.9
2014	182	16.2	11.1	81.9
2015	178	14.0	12.7	100
2016	197	17.0	11.5	100
2017	200	17.3	11.5	100
2018	202	17.2	11.6	100
2019	186	16.1	11.5	98.4
2020	195	16.8	11.5	98.5
2021	178	15.0	11.8	98.3
2022	174	14.6	11.8	98.3
2023	183	14.2	12.8	98.4
2024	167	14.5	11.4	100

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
1991	526	29.5	17.8	n/a
1992	580	29.0	20.0	60.3
1993	602	30.5	19.7	64
1994	616	36.9	16.7	64.9
1995	604	41.0	14.7	84.3
1996	604	41.0	14.7	84.3
1997	498	32.5	15.3	69.9
1998	525	33.3	15.8	67.8
1999	443	32.3	13.7	72.2
2000	468	31.3	15.0	68.4
2001	425	32.3	13.2	64.7
2002	412	32.5	12.7	69.9
2003	412	32.5	12.7	69.9
2004	391	34.0	11.5	67.8
2005	375	29.1	12.9	68.5
2006	354	29.1	12.2	71.8
2007	357	28.3	12.6	62.5
2008	371	32.1	11.6	66.8
2009	172	13.5	12.7	73.8
2010	160	12.4	12.8	70
2011	156	12.4	12.5	81.4
2012	177	12.5	14.1	78
2013	187	13.8	13.4	75.9
2014	182	16.2	11.1	81.9
2015	178	14.0	12.7	100
2016	197	17.0	11.5	100
2017	200	17.3	11.5	100
2018	202	17.2	11.6	100
2019	186	16.1	11.5	98.4
2020	195	16.8	11.5	98.5
2021	178	15.0	11.8	98.3
2022	174	14.6	11.8	98.3
2023	183	14.2	12.8	98.4
2024	167	14.5	11.4	100

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 Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$972 (11.1%)	$7,814 (88.9%)	$8,785
2020	$1,325 (13.0%)	$8,877 (87.0%)	$10,202
2021	$1,221 (12.2%)	$8,802 (87.8%)	$10,023
2022	$2,641 (25.0%)	$7,905 (75.0%)	$10,546

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kingston Elementary

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 68^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 203^rd of 898 Elementary schools	16.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kingston Elementary)	71	43.6	27.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kingston K-14)	71	43.6	27.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Elementary)	79	58.1	20.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kingston K-14)	79	58.1	20.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Elementary)	76.6	78.8	2.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kingston K-14)	76.6	78.8	2.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.4	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Elementary)	65.8	51.8	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kingston K-14)	65.8	51.8	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Kingston Elementary)	58.6	50	8.6%
5th Grade Science (Kingston K-14)	58.6	50	8.6%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	186	183	1.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	183	179	2.2%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.4%	98.4%	0%

Schools Near Kingston Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kingston Elementary	Public	3-5	10047 Diamond Rd	Cadet	63630	Washington County	Kingston K-14	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 438-4982	167	15	11.4	100.0%	162 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	67.7	273^rd of 906 public elementary schools	69.9%		73.5	203^rd of 898 public elementary schools	77.4%	70	54.5	41.1	47.2			56.3		56.8	47.0			$10,546	$2,641	$7,905
Kingston Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	10047 Diamond Rd	Cadet	63630	Washington County	Kingston K-14	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 438-4982	221	20	11.0	100.0%	211 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)												$12,309	$2,771	$9,537
Richwoods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	10788 State Hwy A	Richwoods	63071	Washington County	Richwoods R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 678-2257	147	16	9.1	100.0%	142 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)			25.0		12.6		18.8				13.4	$16,279	$3,465	$12,814
Potosi Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	205 State Hwy P	Potosi	63664	Washington County	Potosi R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 438-2223	610	54	11.3	100.0%	587 (96.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.8%)								(n/a)	52.4							48.1				$10,141	$1,282	$8,860
Vineland Elementary	Public	K-6	650 Vineland School Rd	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 586-1010	639	56	11.3	55.1%	582 (91.1%)	6 (0.9%)	18 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.9%)	67.7	275^th of 906 public elementary schools	69.6%		72.6	211^th of 898 public elementary schools	76.5%	64	66.9	78.4	33.9	49.3		44.6		51.1	61.9	41.4	28.3	$11,038	$2,364	$8,674
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	1812 Rock Rd	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	No	No	No	(636) 586-1040	150	10	15.0	52.7%	144 (96.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Sunrise Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	4485 Sunrise School Rd	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Sunrise R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 586-6660	316	30	10.7	47.2%	296 (93.7%)	10 (3.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	49.8	454^th of 906 public elementary schools	49.9%		53.6	412^th of 898 public elementary schools	54.1%	42		29.3	25.7	48.7	34.9						43.8	$10,912	$871	$10,040
Grandview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	11470 Hwy C	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Grandview R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 944-3291	227	23	9.7	52.4%	210 (92.5%)	8 (3.5%)	8 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	73.7	59.3										$13,004	$1,142	$11,862
Athena Elementary	Public	K-6	3775 Athena School Rd	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 586-1020	477	46	10.3	52.4%	434 (91.0%)	4 (0.8%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.7%)	74.1	204^th of 906 public elementary schools	77.5%		65.1	303^rd of 898 public elementary schools	66.3%	99	60.2	55.3	48.3	50.0		50.8		53.5	52.3	48.2	42.5	$11,099	$2,244	$8,855
Hillsboro Primary	Public	K-2	101 Leon Hall Pkwy	Hillsboro	63050	Jefferson County	Hillsboro R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 789-0050	681	48	14.2	38.3%	634 (93.1%)	6 (0.9%)	13 (1.9%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.4%)								(n/a)												$10,170	$446	$9,724

Frequently Asked Questions about Kingston Elementary

How many students attend Kingston Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 167 students attended Kingston Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Kingston Elementary?

Students at Kingston Elementary are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Kingston Elementary in?

Kingston K-14

Is Kingston Elementary a good school?

Kingston Elementary ranks 273^rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Kingston Elementary attend?

Students who attend Kingston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kingston Middle
High : Kingston High

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