Kingston

Kingston, Massachusetts — 2 schools

1,235
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,535
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kingston operates 2 public schools serving 1,235 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,168 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Plymouth County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,535 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 4.9% local, 86.8% state, and 8.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $95,172 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 28/100, ranked #280 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 584:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.1% White, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% African American across the district's schools.

Kingston Intermediate accounts for 55.2% of all Kingston student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Kingston-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Kingston student-counselor ratio is 584:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Kingston chronic absenteeism rate is 18.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Kingston is typically wider than the Kingston-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.3%
Federal
86.8%
State
4.9%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
280 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Plymouth County county, where this district is located.

$1,631
Studio/mo
$1,761
1 BR/mo
$2,311
2 BR/mo
$2,889
3 BR/mo
$3,060
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$95,172
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Kingston.

White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 1.6%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

584:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Kingston

School Enrollment
Kingston Intermediate
645
Kingston Elementary
523

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kingston?

Kingston has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,235 students.

How much does Kingston spend per student?

Kingston spends $19,535 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #280 in Massachusetts.

What is the average teacher salary in Kingston?

The average teacher salary in Kingston is $95,172 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Kingston?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Plymouth County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Kingston?

Kingston students are 86.1% White, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Kingston?

Kingston has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #280 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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