Kingston Elementary School
Kingston Elementary School serves 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Kingston Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Kingston Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kingston Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 403 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kingston Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kingston Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #666 out of 2239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 19% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 29% |
| Black | 9% | 15% |
| White | 54% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherry Hill School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kingston Elementary School is Alternative High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is John A. Carusi Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Joyce Kilmer Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cherry Hill Alternative High School Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 36 students10
0.4 miles
Malberg Building, 45 Ranoldo T
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 427-4311 0.4 9-12 36 - Cherry Hill Barclay Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 260 students
0.6 miles
1220 Winston Way
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 429-7283 0.6 PK-K 260 - Cherry Hill Joyce Kilmer Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 65%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 457 students10
0.9 miles
2900 Chapel Ave
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 667-3903 0.9 K-5 457 - Cherry Hill A. Russell Knight Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 362 students10
1.1 miles
140 Old Carriage Rd
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0830 1.1 K-5 362 - Cherry Hill Clara Barton Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 58%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 473 students10
1.1 miles
223 Rhode Island Ave
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3303 1.1 K-5 473
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