- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berea, KY
Kingston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kingston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210372000946
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingston Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Berea · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingston Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Berea, KY.
School address
District: Madison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210372000946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Kingston Elementary School held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 210372000946 · Berea, KY Other · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 15.6:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Central High School (2,107 students)
Kingston Elementary School held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Kingston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
2,107 students
- Madison Southe
Madison Southern High School
1,224 students
- Kirksville Ele 662
Kirksville Elementary School
662 students
- This school 608
Kingston Elementary School
608 students
- Madison Middle 586
Madison Middle School
586 students
- Clark Moores M 558
Clark Moores Middle School
558 students
What this shows Kingston Elementary School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingston Elementary School compares
Kingston Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,260
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Kingston Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $12,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Southern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark Moores Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Berea
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingston Elementary School
How many students attend Kingston Elementary School?
Kingston Elementary School has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berea, KY. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingston Elementary School?
46.8% of students at Kingston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kingston Elementary School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Berea, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingston Elementary School?
Kingston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 School rank among schools in Berea?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Berea, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Berea on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Kingston Elementary School, Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students), Madison Southern High School (1,224 students), and Kirksville Elementary School (662 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.