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#277 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 12% in state

Kingsland Elementary School

Elementary School · Camden County · Kingsland, GA

A Camden County elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

900 W King Ave, Kingsland, GA 31548

  • Math 72% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+29.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+23.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$11,728
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at Kingsland Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
72%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kingsland Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,258/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingsland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,913

Median home value

$225,500

Median rent

$1,144/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Camden Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.2 mi17Compare →
David L Rainer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–53.4 mi539Compare →
Southeast Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–43.4 mi26Compare →
Matilda Harris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–53.6 mi682Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Camden County

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#3 of 12
District spending per student
$11,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kingsland Elementary School is listed in Camden County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kingsland Elementary School

Kingsland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kingsland, GA, part of Camden County, serving approximately 368 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kingsland Elementary School

What grades does Kingsland Elementary School serve?

Kingsland Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Kingsland Elementary School?

Kingsland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsland Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kingsland Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kingsland Elementary School rank in GA?

Kingsland Elementary School ranks #277 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Kingsland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kingsland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Kingsland Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingsland Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kingsland Elementary School a charter school?

No, Kingsland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kingsland Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Kingsland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingsland Elementary School?

63.9% of students at Kingsland Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Camden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
Area population (ZIP 31548)
24,034
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
35
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31548; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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