Kingston Elementary School

768 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Kingston Elementary School, located at 349 Fairburn Avenue in Benton, Louisiana, is a prominent educational institution within the Bossier Parish School District. Serving students in the northern part of the parish, the school is known for its focus on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its commitment to student achievement within the growing Benton area. As part of a district that prides itself on both tradition and innovation, Kingston Elementary utilizes modern teaching strategies and extracurricular activities to engage its student body. Its location in a suburban-rural setting allows the school to maintain a close-knit, neighborhood feel, where parent involvement and community partnerships play a significant role in the daily success and enrichment of the students.

768

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kingston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	569
Hispanic	49
Black	88
Asian	16
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	1

White
569 (74.1%)
Black
88 (11.5%)
Hispanic
49 (6.4%)
Two or More
45 (5.9%)
Asian
16 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bossier Parish
Phone:	(318)759-2500
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 156

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 171

Grade 4 163

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kingston Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	156
Grade 1	135
Grade 2	143
Grade 3	171
Grade 4	163

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kingston Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	369	48%
Male	399	52%

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387 Students

351 Hearne Avenue
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Elementary School Pre-K - 5th