Very Good
#950 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 30% in state
Kingsley Area Elementary School
Elementary School · Kingsley Area Schools · Kingsley, MI
An elementary school in Kingsley, MI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
402 FENTON ST, Kingsley, MI 49649
- Math 52% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kingsley Area Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kingsley Area 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,021
Median home value
$246,900
Median rent
$1,041/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49649; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary- Hannah Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 4.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kingsley Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kingsley Area Elementary School is listed in Kingsley Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kingsley Area Elementary School
Kingsley Area Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kingsley, MI, part of Kingsley Area Schools, serving approximately 544 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #950 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kingsley Area Elementary School
What grades does Kingsley Area Elementary School serve?
Kingsley Area Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Kingsley Area Elementary School?
Kingsley Area Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Area Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Area Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kingsley Area Elementary School rank in MI?
Kingsley Area Elementary School ranks #950 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kingsley Area Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kingsley Area Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Area Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingsley Area Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kingsley Area Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kingsley Area Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kingsley Area Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kingsley Area Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingsley Area Elementary School?
50.7% of students at Kingsley Area 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (231) 263-5261
- Area population (ZIP 49649)
- 7,293
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 49649; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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