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KINGSTON ELEM.

139 E LINCOLN, KINGSTON, MO 64650 · (816) 586-3111 · Caldwell County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL32 STUDENTS
Enrollment
32
Elementary
STATE 315
Student : Teacher
4.6:1
7 FTE teachers
STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
19 students
STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
4
Kindergarten
6
Grade 1
4
Grade 2
5
Grade 3
2
Grade 4
6
Grade 6
2
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
2
Student demographics
White
88%
STATE 67%
Hispanic
9%
STATE 9%
Black
3%
STATE 15%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
44%
Female
56%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
32
+6 (+23%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
4.6:1
was 4.6:1
% White
88%
was 92%
% Hispanic
9%
was 0%
% Black
3%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About KINGSTON ELEM.

Located at 139 E LINCOLN, in KINGSTON, Missouri, KINGSTON ELEM. is a minimally staffed K-5 school that caters to 32 students (grades pre-K through 8), run under KINGSTON 42. By comparison, Missouri's public schools average about 315 students each, so KINGSTON ELEM. sits 90% smaller than that benchmark.

KINGSTON ELEM. is a school of KINGSTON 42, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Looking at the student body, KINGSTON ELEM. reports that nearly all students (88%) are White. Other groups include 9% Hispanic, 3% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 4.6:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.4:1, putting KINGSTON ELEM. tighter than the state norm the norm. About 59% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Caldwell County (around 49%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

In the surrounding community, Caldwell County reports that median household earnings sit near $64,806, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Caldwell County runs 14 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,441 students), of which KINGSTON ELEM. is one.

Nearest neighbor: MIRABILE ELEM., around 5.8 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 23%: 26 students in 2018 compared to 32 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 0% to 9% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the KINGSTON ELEM. community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Caldwell County at a glance

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Population
8,927
Census ACS
Median income
$64,806
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
1,441 students

Quick facts

School name
KINGSTON ELEM.
District
KINGSTON 42
Address
139 E LINCOLN, KINGSTON, MO 64650
Phone
(816) 586-3111
County
Caldwell County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
32
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
4.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
19 (59%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
291662000908
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About KINGSTON ELEM.
How many students attend KINGSTON ELEM.?
KINGSTON ELEM. enrolls approximately 32 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does KINGSTON ELEM. serve?
KINGSTON ELEM. serves grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at KINGSTON ELEM.?
Approximately 4.6:1 students per teacher at KINGSTON ELEM..
What is the student diversity at KINGSTON ELEM.?
Student demographics at KINGSTON ELEM. are roughly 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Black.
What district is KINGSTON ELEM. in?
KINGSTON ELEM. is part of KINGSTON 42.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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