Excellent
#201 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 16% in state
Kingsley Elementary School
Elementary School · Kingsley-pierson Comm School District · Kingsley, IA
A Kingsley-pierson Comm School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
322 Quest Avenue, Kingsley, IA 51028
- Math 83% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kingsley Elementary School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kingsley 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low132/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,655
Median home value
$195,000
Median rent
$689/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Kingsley-pierson Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,704NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kingsley Elementary School is listed in Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kingsley Elementary School
Kingsley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kingsley, IA, part of Kingsley-pierson Comm School District, serving approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kingsley Elementary School
What grades does Kingsley Elementary School serve?
Kingsley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Kingsley Elementary School?
Kingsley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kingsley Elementary School rank in IA?
Kingsley Elementary School ranks #201 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Kingsley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kingsley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Kingsley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingsley Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kingsley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kingsley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kingsley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kingsley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingsley Elementary School?
29.2% of students at Kingsley 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (712) 378-2861
- Area population (ZIP 51028)
- 2,047
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 51028; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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