Kingston High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Kingston, Madison County, Arkansas, United States. It is only high school administered in Madison County by the Jasper School District. It was previously a part of the Kingston School District.
Serving 113 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kingston Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Kingston Elementary School's student population of 113 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Kingston Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingston Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#269 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
87%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellowjacket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingston Elementary School's ranking?
Kingston Elementary School is ranked #269 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Kingston Elementary School often compared to?
Kingston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Paul Elementary School, Watson Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Kingston Elementary School?
113 students attend Kingston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kingston Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingston Elementary School?
Kingston Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kingston Elementary School offer ?
Kingston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kingston Elementary School part of?
Kingston Elementary School is part of Jasper School District.
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