Kingston Elementary

Summary:

Kingston Elementary is a public elementary school located in Conway, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 442. The school is part of the Horry 01 School District, which is ranked 9th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kingston Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in South Carolina, with a strong academic performance that significantly exceeds the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are 10-20 percentage points above the state and district averages, and its performance has been steadily improving over the past 5 years. Kingston Elementary also stands out for its exceptional support and performance for economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the top 5-15% of South Carolina elementary schools for this subgroup.

When compared to nearby schools in the Horry 01 district, such as Loris Elementary and Waccamaw Elementary, Kingston Elementary's academic achievement and student subgroup performance are significantly higher. While the school is already a high-performing institution, there may be opportunities for continued growth and improvement, particularly in areas where its performance, while still strong, is slightly below the top-performing schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4580 Highway 472
       Conway, SC  29526


(843) 365-3777

District: Horry 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,040 Help


Students who attend Kingston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Conway Middle
High:    Conway High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.9%
Hispanic:
12.2%
African American:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kingston Elementary ranks better than 87.6% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.81. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Kingston Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Horry 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kingston Elementary is $14,040, which is the 4th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Horry 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kingston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingston Elementary 79th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Kingston Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Horry 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Horry 01 9th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kingston Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.46 268th 542 50.6%
2004 51.48 295th 550 46.4%
2005 64.18 215th 557 61.4%
2006 48.30 323rd 559 42.2%
2007 57.01 259th 566 54.2%
2008 60.05 243rd 577 57.9%
2009 58.10 254th 580 56.2%
2010 65.17 195th 589 66.9%
2011 60.16 249th 597 58.3%
2012 59.54 259th 594 56.4%
2013 57.04 282nd 599 52.9%
2014 59.89 264th 630 58.1%
2015 64.28 181st 638 71.6%
2016 72.01 154th 619 75.1%
2017 75.04 140th 639 78.1%
2018 77.39 128th 624 79.5%
2019 75.41 141st 643 78.1%
2021 69.84 177th 622 71.5%
2022 79.62 118th 625 81.1%
2023 78.86 123rd 644 80.9%
2024 85.81 79th 638 87.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.33 58th 588 90.1%
2019 87.38 40th 600 93.3%
2021 84.21 62nd 580 89.3%
2022 86.52 55th 600 90.8%
2023 80.54 86th 608 85.9%
2024 90.54 29th 599 95.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Kingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.08 110th 570 80.7%
2019 69.88 167th 588 71.6%
2021 63.00 197th 554 64.4%
2022 79.18 108th 573 81.2%
2023 73.87 142nd 580 75.5%
2024 80.65 98th 565 82.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Kingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.58 125th 571 78.1%
2019 75.44 129th 590 78.1%
2021 72.00 141st 561 74.9%
2022 74.97 139th 579 76.0%
2023 78.81 112th 582 80.8%
2024 86.69 65th 568 88.6%
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Rank History for White students at Kingston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.41 216th 457 52.7%
2019 58.23 205th 472 56.6%
2021 44.07 258th 439 41.2%
2022 60.70 179th 455 60.7%
2023 62.10 174th 463 62.4%
2024 74.66 99th 441 77.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Kingston Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kingston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 203 22 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1989 191 24 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1990 197 25 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1991 193 22 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1992 184 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1993 173 14 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 189
1994 182 14 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 198
1995 164 14 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 181
1996 164 14 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 181
1997 244 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1998 240 39 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1999 219 38 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2000 252 34 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2001 255 37 0 2 1 n/a n/a 1 296
2002 375 93 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 375 93 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 392 93 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2005 464 98 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2006 460 102 4 29 0 n/a n/a 3 598
2007 466 126 3 33 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2008 443 97 2 37 0 n/a n/a 3 582
2009 461 118 1 34 0 n/a n/a 4 618
2010 456 128 5 34 1 n/a n/a 6 630
2011 445 119 0 38 1 0 21 0 624
2012 454 103 2 57 0 0 25 0 641
2013 491 96 3 48 0 0 23 0 661
2014 459 92 4 48 2 0 26 0 631
2015 406 66 0 51 3 0 21 0 547
2016 385 58 0 62 4 0 22 0 531
2017 383 50 0 64 4 0 26 0 527
2018 373 46 0 58 3 0 34 0 514
2019 347 47 0 49 3 0 31 0 477
2020 329 50 0 57 2 0 26 0 464
2021 286 54 0 53 1 0 25 0 419
2022 297 46 0 51 1 0 26 0 421
2023 300 53 0 54 0 0 35 0 442

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kingston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 12.2 18.4 n/a
1989 215 12.0 17.9 n/a
1990 222 10.4 21.3 n/a
1991 215 11.3 19.0 40
1992 207 11.6 17.8 40.6
1993 189 11.0 17.2 45.5
1994 198 11.0 18.0 47
1995 181 12.0 15.1 48.1
1996 181 12.0 15.1 48.1
1997 257 17.0 15.1 57.2
1998 279 20.0 14.0 52
1999 262 19.5 13.4 59.9
2000 288 23.0 12.5 59.4
2001 296 22.1 13.4 66.4
2002 478 27.1 17.6 71.5
2003 478 27.1 17.6 71.5
2004 500 33.0 15.2 70.6
2005 584 38.5 15.2 70.4
2006 598 44.0 13.6 70.4
2007 628 62.3 10.1 67.4
2008 582 39.6 14.7 67
2009 618 40.6 15.2 68.6
2010 630 40.6 15.5 73.2
2011 624 36.0 17.3 76.3
2012 641 38.0 16.8 74.7
2013 661 39.0 16.9 75.5
2014 631 37.0 17.0 70.2
2015 547 35.0 15.6 60.9
2016 531 34.0 15.6 70.1
2017 527 35.0 15.0 100
2018 514 36.0 14.2 100
2019 477 33.0 14.4 68.1
2020 464 32.0 14.5 69.2
2021 419 34.0 12.3 51.6
2022 421 33.0 12.7 43.5
2023 442 33.0 13.3 83.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kingston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 12.2 18.4 n/a
1989 215 12.0 17.9 n/a
1990 222 10.4 21.3 n/a
1991 215 11.3 19.0 40
1992 207 11.6 17.8 40.6
1993 189 11.0 17.2 45.5
1994 198 11.0 18.0 47
1995 181 12.0 15.1 48.1
1996 181 12.0 15.1 48.1
1997 257 17.0 15.1 57.2
1998 279 20.0 14.0 52
1999 262 19.5 13.4 59.9
2000 288 23.0 12.5 59.4
2001 296 22.1 13.4 66.4
2002 478 27.1 17.6 71.5
2003 478 27.1 17.6 71.5
2004 500 33.0 15.2 70.6
2005 584 38.5 15.2 70.4
2006 598 44.0 13.6 70.4
2007 628 62.3 10.1 67.4
2008 582 39.6 14.7 67
2009 618 40.6 15.2 68.6
2010 630 40.6 15.5 73.2
2011 624 36.0 17.3 76.3
2012 641 38.0 16.8 74.7
2013 661 39.0 16.9 75.5
2014 631 37.0 17.0 70.2
2015 547 35.0 15.6 60.9
2016 531 34.0 15.6 70.1
2017 527 35.0 15.0 100
2018 514 36.0 14.2 100
2019 477 33.0 14.4 68.1
2020 464 32.0 14.5 69.2
2021 419 34.0 12.3 51.6
2022 421 33.0 12.7 43.5
2023 442 33.0 13.3 83.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kingston Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,374 (12.3%) $365 (3.3%) $1,740 (15.5%) $8,258 (73.8%) $1,198 (10.7%) $9,456 (84.5%) $11,195
2020 $1,291 (10.5%) $375 (3.0%) $1,665 (13.5%) $9,361 (76.0%) $1,286 (10.4%) $10,647 (86.5%) $12,313
2021 $1,265 (10.3%) $393 (3.2%) $1,658 (13.5%) $9,507 (77.2%) $1,141 (9.3%) $10,648 (86.5%) $12,307
2022 $1,577 (11.3%) $828 (5.9%) $2,405 (17.2%) $10,256 (73.3%) $1,326 (9.5%) $11,582 (82.8%) $13,987
2023 $1,471 (10.5%) $542 (3.9%) $2,013 (14.3%) $10,614 (75.6%) $1,412 (10.1%) $12,027 (85.7%) $14,040

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kingston Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 123rd of 644 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Elementary)52.672.3
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)57.760.7
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kingston Elementary)7569.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)69.362.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Kingston Elementary)70.465.7
 4.7%
   4th Grade Science (Horry 01)6353
 10%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Elementary)57.871.6
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)58.262
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Elementary)6973.1
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)61.953.3
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Elementary)40.155.5
 15.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)44.760.5
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Elementary)55.750.7
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)56.751.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students477442
 7.3%
African American4753
 12.8%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic4954
 10.2%
Pacific Islander00
White347300
 13.5%
Two or More Races3135
 12.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.1%83.7%
 15.6%


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Students at Kingston Elementary are 68% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend Kingston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Conway Middle
High : Conway High

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Kingston Elementary.

Kingston Elementary ranks 79th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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

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