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Kingston Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 553 students

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3 stars

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Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013

We moved here from WA last fall and absolutely LOVE Kingston! The teachers are phenomenal and do a great job of working with the individual abilities of each child, even with so many kids and so much going on. We are constantly amazed at how they do it! Our kids are on the higher end of the academic curve, and all of their teachers have made the effort to challenge them and make sure they are still progressing and learning. We have a third grader and a fourth grader, and they each have four teachers for their rotations. We love all 8 teachers! The entire idea of rotations for different learning levels is wonderful in itself. Kids who need more help can get it, and kids who are ready to move more quickly can do so. We are considering a move up to Lexington for other reasons, and one of our biggest hesitations is pulling our kids out of Kingston! The school is always having family activities too, where the entire family can come and join in. They feed everyone at most of these events, which is a nice treat for the kids and parents;). And I can't forget to mention that the office staff is AWESOME! So friendly, caring, and willing to help. Kingston is a great school!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 27, 2010

I am unsatisfied with Kingston Elementary. Instead of encouraging the parents involvement, they keep finding ways to push the parents further and further away from their children. In fact they refuse to listen to parents, but would rather treat them like they are criminals and bad to be around. Horrible leadership.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2008

My husband's family has been involved with Kingston school for decades and our oldest daughter went to the 'old' school and now we have two in the new school. We like the staff, principal, the ease of signing in and out at the office, the office staff is so nice and are eager to help you. They also have extra activities like Kingston singers, Jr. Beta club, and they show the kids how to get involved with their community and help those is need. I recommend Kingston to anyone reading this and seeking a school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2007

Kingston Elementary School is below unsatisfactory.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2007

Kingston is a wonderful school! My daughter is a student there and she loves it. Every one on the staff treat you like you are right at home when visiting. As a parent you want to feel like you can stop any time and observe your child, and here at Kingston you have that feeling of freedom.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2007

I think kingston is a great school. My daughter attends preschool and I love it. I can go into the class at any time to visit or help. Everyone in the office invites you in like it is home and helo you with anything. I have a few neices and nephews and I know they also have wonderful teacers. I school offers book buddies for younger kinds and many actavities. I would love for my daughter and my other kids to attend kingston.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
75%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
42%
Scale: % proficient or distinguished

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Kentucky used the Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 through 12 in reading, social studies, science, writing, and math. The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Middle School results are for grades 6 though 8 combined, and High School results are for grades 10 though 12 combined. The KCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kentucky.

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Source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 98% 83%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Black 0% 11%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2845 Battlefield Memorial Hwy
Berea, KY 40403
Phone: (859) 625-6091

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