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Kingston Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 609 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 23, 2010

I am a parent of 3 former students and a grandparent of 4 current students in the Kingston Public Schools. I have been appalled for many years at the way certain children are treated by the teachers and principles. I have had one child and one grandchild who have suffered emotionally at this school. We came from a larger city and my son was making good grades. His teachers all loved him. Shortly after moving him to Kingston, his grades declined to failing and he became extremely depressed. The staff's personal assessment of him was totally opposite of his 2 previous schools. Now I have a grandchild there who is having problems and I find the school's treatment of him to be sad and appalling!


Posted May 27, 2009

I have three duaghters in Kingston ems . This school is great . Small classes, teacher one on one, and most of all a high sense of school spirit. I myself grew up in a larger city, schools there have over 60 students in them. lots of violence, it was very scary to go to school everyday. I thank god my girls are in such a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2005

My husband and I have three children in Kingston Schools. We have one in each of the schools Elem. middle and High school. All three schools have been a blessing. The Elem. has really helped with my child who has alot of emotional problems. They worked with me in every aspect and I truelly appreciate that. I am from the big city of Dallas, and I went to several big schools, I would never move from here and expose my kids to that kind of life. This small setting is perfect for my kids even if they do not offer everything that a big school would offer. My husband grew up here and went to Kingston Public Schools, and he believes in them also. My kids don't complain either. No more than just the thought of going to school like any other kid.
—Submitted by Jean Garner, a parent


Posted May 13, 2005

I have three children in the Kingston schools, I have never had such a bad experince with a school in my life. This school has the lowest scores on the state testing, little to no parent involvement. Next fall my children will not be exposed to this poor excuse for a school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2004

I have one son in school here and he loves it, as do I. The teachers are great and involve parents in everything. It's honestly like one big family. And we have only been in this community for a 2 years!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

My husband and I have two girls in school here and we have found everyone we have dealt with throughout the years very helpful. The teachers my girls have had have gone out of their way to not only teach but make the girls feel special. I have nothing but praise for this school


Posted August 7, 2003

I have two boys in the school and we are all pleased with the close-nit community feel of our school. I grew up in a city where there were so many kids and teachers that I often have trouble remembering the names of people that were very important. Here there is a sense of almost family and the school has been so willing to help and to learn when nessesary.


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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 76% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

76 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

76 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

79 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

79 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

56 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
90%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2008.

66 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
70%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students75%
Female72%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian67%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female89%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian82%
White89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female91%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian78%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged86%

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian83%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female87%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian79%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female87%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian83%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native 47% 19%
Hispanic 2% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black 0% 11%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 74%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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N.E. 4th and Main
Kingston, OK 73439
Phone: (580) 564-2993

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