At a glance
Reported students
768
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
558
Kingston Elementary School: 768 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 745
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Kingston Elementary School
Kingston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Benton. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Bossier Parish. NCES reports 768 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, above the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.1%) and Black (11.5%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kingston Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.1%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black11.5%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bossier Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Apollo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
756 reported students
Haughton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
618 reported students
Benton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
595 reported students
Legacy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
560 reported students
W.T. Lewis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
558 reported students
T.L. Rodes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
542 reported students
Public schools near Kingston Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Elementary School Elementary · Bossier Parish | KG–04 | 560 | 2.1 mi |
| Benton Elementary School Elementary · Bossier Parish | KG–04 | 595 | 4.1 mi |
| North Highlands Elementary School Elementary · Caddo Parish | PK–05 | 355 | 5.5 mi |
| Apollo Elementary School Elementary · Bossier Parish | PK–05 | 756 | 5.7 mi |
| W.T. Lewis Elementary School Elementary · Bossier Parish | KG–05 | 558 | 5.7 mi |
| Plantation Park Elementary School Elementary · Bossier Parish | PK–05 | 518 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kingston Elementary School
What grades does Kingston Elementary School serve?
Kingston Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bossier Parish.
How many students attend Kingston Elementary School?
Kingston Elementary School reported 768 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 745 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 768 students and 50.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kingston Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kingston Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bossier Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kingston Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kingston Elementary School in?
Kingston Elementary School is part of Bossier Parish, based in Benton, LA, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kingston Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Legacy Elementary School (2.1 mi), Benton Elementary School (4.1 mi), North Highlands Elementary School (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.