- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conway, SC
Kingston Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kingston Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450249000628
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingston Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingston Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Conway, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Kingston Elementary grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 450249000628 · Conway, SC Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 15.7:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Kingston Elementary grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kingston Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 517
Kingston Elementary
517 students
What this shows Kingston Elementary reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingston Elementary compares
Kingston Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 1% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Kingston Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingston Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingston Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Conway
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waccamaw Elementary
Standard public school
1,047 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Pee Dee Elementary
Standard public school
927 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Homewood Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 14:1 students per teacher
South Conway Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Conway Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Academy of Hope Charter
Standard public school
100 students 7.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kingston Elementary
How many students attend Kingston Elementary?
Kingston Elementary has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conway, SC. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingston Elementary?
74.7% of students at Kingston Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingston Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kingston Elementary is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Conway, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingston Elementary?
Kingston Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Conway, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conway on the city page.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Kingston Elementary, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.