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#1292 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 40% in state
Kingston Elementary School
Elementary School · Kingston Community School District · Kingston, MI
A Kingston Community School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3644 ROSS ST, Kingston, MI 48741
- Math 32% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kingston Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kingston 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average335/100K
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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
$61,875
Median home value
$146,100
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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.
Kingston Community School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,797NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kingston Elementary School is listed in Kingston Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kingston Elementary School
Kingston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kingston, MI, part of Kingston Community School District, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,292 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 6th.
How many students attend Kingston Elementary School?
Kingston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary School is 19.4:1. 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 MI?
Kingston Elementary School ranks #1,292 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kingston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kingston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
67.7% 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Tuscola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (989) 683-2284
- Area population (ZIP 48741)
- 2,049
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 48741; 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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