Below Average
#3659 of 4,742 schools in NY
George Washington School
Elementary School · Kingston City School District · Kingston, NY
A Kingston City School District elementary school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
67 WALL ST, Kingston, NY 12401
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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 NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,008/100K
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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
$67,426
Median home value
$285,700
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry L Edson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Kingston Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Chambers SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 312 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kingston City School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $32,606NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Washington School is listed in KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington School
George Washington School is a public elementary school in Kingston, NY, part of Kingston City School District, serving approximately 514 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,659 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington School
What grades does George Washington School serve?
George Washington School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend George Washington School?
George Washington School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington School rank in NY?
George Washington School ranks #3,659 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is George Washington School's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington 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 George Washington School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is George Washington School a charter school?
No, George Washington School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington School a Title I school?
No, George Washington School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington School?
44.6% of students at George Washington 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
- 514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ulster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.9%
- Phone
- (845) 943-3518
- Area population (ZIP 12401)
- 35,058
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 12401; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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