Below Average
#1844 of 2,221 schools in MO
Kingston Elem.
Elementary School · Kingston K-14 · Cadet, MO
A Kingston K-14 elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10047 DIAMOND RD, Cadet, MO 63630
- Math 42% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kingston Elem. score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2021, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Kingston Elem. 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,896
Median home value
$111,600
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joachim Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kingston K-14
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,481NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kingston Elem. is listed in KINGSTON K-14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kingston Elem.
Kingston Elem. is a public elementary school in Cadet, MO, part of Kingston K-14, serving approximately 167 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,844 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kingston Elem.
What grades does Kingston Elem. serve?
Kingston Elem. serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Kingston Elem.?
Kingston Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elem. 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 Elem. rank in MO?
Kingston Elem. ranks #1,844 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kingston Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Kingston Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingston Elem. has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kingston Elem. a charter school?
No, Kingston Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kingston Elem. a Title I school?
No, Kingston Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingston Elem.?
100.0% of students at Kingston Elem. 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (573) 438-4982
- Area population (ZIP 63630)
- 3,765
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 63630; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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