- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cadet, MO
Kingston Primary
Federal NCES profile for Kingston Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293114003105
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingston Primary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cadet · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingston Primary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cadet, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Kingston Primary grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 293114003105 · Cadet, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 11.4:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston High (259 students)
Kingston Primary grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kingston Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingston High
Kingston High
259 students
- This school
Kingston Primary
229 students
- Kingston Elem.
Kingston Elem.
174 students
- Kingston Middl
Kingston Middle
169 students
What this shows Kingston Primary reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingston Primary compares
Kingston Primary is a growing 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 114% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Missouri - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$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
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
African American 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Kingston Primary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingston Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingston Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingston Primary
How many students attend Kingston Primary?
Kingston Primary has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cadet, MO. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston Primary is 11.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% 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 Primary?
98.5% of students at Kingston Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingston Primary?
The largest demographic group at Kingston Primary is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Cadet, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingston Primary?
Kingston Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Cadet?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Primary ranks #4 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 Primary, Kingston K-14 also operates Kingston High (259 students), Kingston Elem. (174 students), and Kingston Middle (169 students). See the Kingston K-14 district page for the complete list.