Kingston Elem.

Kingston Elementary serves 167 students in grades 3-5 in the rural community of Cadet, Missouri. This small public school maintains an excellent 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio with 14 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for personalized attention in each classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.1 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 81st among Missouri's 2,234 elementary schools, placing it in the 96th percentile statewide.

Students show solid achievement across core subjects, with 62% reaching proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 52% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. Located on Diamond Road in Washington County, Kingston Elementary serves a working-class rural community where the median household income is $48,256 and median home values average $101,700. The school's strong academic outcomes are particularly noteworthy given that it serves an area where 25.5% of families live below the poverty line and only 10% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

Kingston Elementary stands as a bright spot in Missouri's educational landscape, providing quality instruction and achieving excellent results for students in this close-knit rural setting of just over 3,500 residents.

With an enrollment of 167 students, Kingston Elem. 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.

Located in a rural area, Kingston Elem. 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.