Kingston Elementary School

3532 Kings Grant Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 492 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), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 1% in VA
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Kingston Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#2 out of 1792 schools
(Top 1%)
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≥95%
54%
This chart display 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.
≥95%
69%
This chart display 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
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Black
3%
22%
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White
73%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
492 students attend Kingston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kingston Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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 Va Beach City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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