Kingston Elementary School

3532 Kings Grant Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kingston Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 1% in VA
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kingston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Kingston Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kingston Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingston Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#2 out of 1792 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kingston Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≥95%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kingston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
≥95%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kingston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
80-84%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kingston Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kingston Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kingston Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kingston Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kingston Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kingston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kingston Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Kingston Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kingston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kingston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kingston Elementary School's ranking?
Kingston Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Kingston Elementary School often compared to?
Kingston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Landing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Kingston Elementary School?
507 students attend Kingston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kingston Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingston Elementary School?
Kingston Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kingston Elementary School offer ?
Kingston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kingston Elementary School part of?
Kingston Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
In what neighborhood is Kingston Elementary School located?
Kingston Elementary School is located in the North Central neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in North Central.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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