Kingsley Area Elementary School

311 Clark Rd
Kingsley, MI 49649
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kingsley Area Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kingsley Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Kingsley Area Elementary School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
593 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Kingsley Area Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingsley Area Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#326 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
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54%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kingsley Area Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
66%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
96%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kingsley Area Elementary School's ranking?
Kingsley Area Elementary School is ranked #326 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kingsley Area Elementary School often compared to?
Kingsley Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Traverse Academy, Buckley Community Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Kingsley Area Elementary School?
593 students attend Kingsley Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kingsley Area Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingsley Area Elementary School?
Kingsley Area Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kingsley Area Elementary School offer ?
Kingsley Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kingsley Area Elementary School part of?
Kingsley Area Elementary School is part of Kingsley Area Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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