- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Benton, LA
Kingston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kingston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220027002409
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingston Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingston Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Benton, LA.
School address
District: Bossier Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220027002409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Kingston Elementary School held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 220027002409 · Benton, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 17.9:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Airline High School (1,855 students)
Kingston Elementary School held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Kingston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airline High S
Airline High School
1,855 students
- Benton High Sc
Benton High School
1,515 students
- Haughton High
Haughton High School
1,360 students
- Parkway High S
Parkway High School
1,279 students
- Haughton Middl
Haughton Middle School
993 students
- This school
Kingston Elementary School
768 students
What this shows Kingston Elementary School reports 768 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 Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 57% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$13,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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 768 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Kingston Elementary School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bossier Parish reports $13,381 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haughton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haughton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Benton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingston Elementary School
How many students attend Kingston Elementary School?
Kingston Elementary School has 768 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Benton, LA. CCD year-over-year: 820 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingston Elementary School?
27.1% of students at Kingston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kingston Elementary School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Benton, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingston Elementary School?
Kingston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 elementary schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Benton, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Benton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bossier Parish?
Besides Kingston Elementary School, Bossier Parish also operates Airline High School (1,855 students), Benton High School (1,515 students), and Haughton High School (1,360 students). See the Bossier Parish district page for the complete list.