- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cadet, MO
Kingston Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Kingston Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293114002165
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingston Elem. earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Cadet · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingston Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Elem. ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cadet, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Kingston Elem. shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 293114002165 · Cadet, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 12.4:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston High (259 students)
Kingston Elem. shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kingston Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingston High
Kingston High
259 students
- Kingston Prima
Kingston Primary
229 students
- This school
Kingston Elem.
174 students
- Kingston Middl
Kingston Middle
169 students
What this shows Kingston Elem. reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingston Elem. compares
Kingston Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Kingston Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kingston K-14 reports $11,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingston Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingston Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingston Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingston Elem.
How many students attend Kingston Elem.?
Kingston Elem. has 174 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cadet, MO. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elem. is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingston Elem.?
98.4% of students at Kingston Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingston Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Kingston Elem. is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Cadet, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingston Elem.?
Kingston Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kingston Elem. rank among public schools in Cadet?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Elem. ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cadet, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kingston K-14?
Besides Kingston Elem., Kingston K-14 also operates Kingston High (259 students), Kingston Primary (229 students), and Kingston Middle (169 students). See the Kingston K-14 district page for the complete list.