Excellent
#19 of 302 schools in RI
Top 6% in state
Kingston Hill Academy
Elementary School · Kingston Hill Academy · Saunderstown, RI
A charter elementary school in Saunderstown, RI serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
850 Stony Fort Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kingston Hill Academy score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kingston Hill Academy 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 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$155,099
Median home value
$635,300
Median rent
$1,939/mo
College educated
66.8%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02874; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Compass SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| West Kingston SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Peace Dale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| South County Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–3 | 3.7 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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 Hill Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kingston Hill Academy is listed in Kingston Hill Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kingston Hill Academy
Kingston Hill Academy is a public elementary school in Saunderstown, RI, part of Kingston Hill Academy, serving approximately 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kingston Hill Academy
What grades does Kingston Hill Academy serve?
Kingston Hill Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kingston Hill Academy?
Kingston Hill Academy has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston Hill Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston Hill Academy is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kingston Hill Academy rank in RI?
Kingston Hill Academy ranks #19 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Kingston Hill Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kingston Hill Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Hill Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingston Hill Academy has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kingston Hill Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kingston Hill Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kingston Hill Academy a Title I school?
No, Kingston Hill Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingston Hill Academy?
12.7% of students at Kingston Hill Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (401) 783-8282
- Area population (ZIP 02874)
- 6,715
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 02874; 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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