Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kingston Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Kingston Elementary serves the southeast part of Conway, SC, covering an area of approximately 59.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 4.7 miles and some areas reaching up to 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kingston Elementary School's student population of 517 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
517 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kingston Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingston Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingston Elementary School's ranking?
Kingston Elementary School is ranked #265 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Kingston Elementary School often compared to?
Kingston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Kingston Elementary School?
517 students attend Kingston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kingston Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kingston Elementary School?
Kingston Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kingston Elementary School offer ?
Kingston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kingston Elementary School part of?
Kingston Elementary School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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