Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Kingston Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kingston Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Students to Excel & Contribute to their Community
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kingston Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
21%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kingston Elementary School often compared to?
Kingston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5, North Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Kingston Elementary School?
332 students attend Kingston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kingston Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingston Elementary School?
Kingston Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kingston Elementary School offer ?
Kingston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Kingston Elementary School part of?
Kingston Elementary School is part of Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District.
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