Serving 826 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kingswood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kingswood Elementary School serves the northern part of Surprise, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 43.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kingswood Elementary School's student population of 826 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
826 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kingswood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingswood Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingswood Elementary School's ranking?
Kingswood Elementary School is ranked #644 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kingswood Elementary School?
826 students attend Kingswood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Kingswood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kingswood Elementary School?
Kingswood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kingswood Elementary School offer ?
Kingswood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kingswood Elementary School part of?
Kingswood Elementary School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243).
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