Below Average
#3006 of 3,813 schools in IL
Kingston Elementary School
Elementary School · Genoa Kingston Cusd 424 · Kingston, IL
A Genoa Kingston Cusd 424 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 School St, Kingston, IL 60145
- Math 47% proficient (2016)
- Reading 22% proficient (2016)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kingston Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 38 points since 2013, to 35% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kingston Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average646/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingston), 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
$88,750
Median home value
$251,800
Median rent
$812/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60145; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwester Center for AutismPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 215 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Genoa Kingston Cusd 424
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kingston Elementary School is listed in Genoa Kingston CUSD 424; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kingston Elementary School
Kingston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kingston, IL, part of Genoa Kingston Cusd 424, serving approximately 332 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,006 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kingston Elementary School
What grades does Kingston Elementary School serve?
Kingston Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Kingston Elementary School?
Kingston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kingston Elementary School rank in IL?
Kingston Elementary School ranks #3,006 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kingston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kingston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Kingston Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingston Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Kingston Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kingston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kingston Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kingston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingston Elementary School?
46.7% of students at Kingston 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (815) 784-5246
- Area population (ZIP 60145)
- 2,206
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 60145; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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