Kings Elementary School

Kings Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kings, IL, part of the Kings Cons SD 144. The school serves approximately 76 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 94.5th percentile among IL schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 45% proficiency in math and 45% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (8.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $69,840, where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 76 students, Kings Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.6:1, Kings Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Kings Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.