Elementary Schools in Kingsley Area Schools

Summary:

The Kingsley Area Schools district is home to one standout elementary school, Kingsley Area Elementary School. This school ranks in the top 29% of Michigan elementary schools, with a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students consistently outperform state averages in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, demonstrating the school's commitment to academic excellence.

While Kingsley Area Elementary School serves a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 50.74% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's per-student spending of $13,502 and favorable student-teacher ratio of 17.3 to 1 suggest it is allocating resources effectively to support student learning. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% is an area for potential improvement, as regular attendance is crucial for student success.

Overall, Kingsley Area Schools can be proud of the performance of Kingsley Area Elementary School, which stands out as a strong-performing institution within the district and the state of Michigan. The school's academic achievements, efficient resource allocation, and commitment to supporting all students make it an attractive option for families in the Kingsley area.

District Detail

402 Fenton St
Kingsley, MI 49649-9397

(231) 263-5261

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 613 Michigan districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,422

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)			M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kingsley Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Clark St	Kingsley	49649	Grand Traverse County	Kingsley Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 263-5261	655	37	17.8	48.4%	633 (96.6%)	7 (1.1%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	66.1	476^th of 1488 public elementary schools	68.0%		68.8	426^th of 1486 public elementary schools	71.3%	50	49.6	60.6	48.0	50.4	44.0	30.9	45.5	47.2	$12,095	$1,432	$10,663

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Traverse City Area Public Schools	8.54 mi	16	156^th
Forest Area Community Schools	8.68 mi	4	516^th
Buckley Community Schools	8.83 mi	1
Woodland School	9.51 mi	1	102^nd
Grand Traverse Academy	9.62 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.