Kingston Elementary School vs. Benton Elementary School
Should I attend Kingston Elementary School or Benton Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kingston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 745 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kingston Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
745 students
616 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#132 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
157
106
Grade 1 Students
156
145
Grade 2 Students
131
124
Grade 3 Students
134
111
Grade 4 Students
167
130
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
75%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%