- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingston, TN
Kingston Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kingston Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470359001479
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingston Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 736
- students enrolled
Kingston Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Kingston, TN.
School address
District: Roane County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470359001479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Kingston Elementary held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 470359001479 · Kingston, TN Other · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 16:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Roane County High School (625 students)
Kingston Elementary held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Kingston Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kingston Elementary
736 students
- Roane County H
Roane County High School
625 students
- Ridge View Ele
Ridge View Elementary
577 students
- Bowers Element
Bowers Elementary
524 students
- Cherokee Middl
Cherokee Middle School
495 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary
410 students
What this shows Kingston Elementary reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingston Elementary compares
Kingston Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 736 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Kingston Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roane County reports $12,003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roane County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge View Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowers Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Kingston
1 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 (~736 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingston Elementary
How many students attend Kingston Elementary?
Kingston Elementary has 736 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingston, TN. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingston Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kingston Elementary is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Kingston, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingston Elementary?
Kingston Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 public schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Kingston, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kingston on the city page.
What other schools are in Roane County?
Besides Kingston Elementary, Roane County also operates Roane County High School (625 students), Ridge View Elementary (577 students), and Bowers Elementary (524 students). See the Roane County district page for the complete list.