Kingston Hill Academy

850 Stony Fort Road
Saunderstown, RI 02874

Charter School 260 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kingston Hill Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Founded on the principle of providing an alternative to traditional district schooling, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with a character-based educational approach. The school is known for its small class sizes and a tight-knit community atmosphere, which allows faculty to focus on individualized instruction and the specific developmental needs of each student.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Kingston Hill Academy places a strong value on parent involvement and community partnerships. By fostering a collaborative environment, the school encourages families to take an active role in their child’s education. The academy’s location in a quiet, rural setting provides a distinct learning environment that supports its mission to cultivate both academic excellence and personal responsibility in its students as they prepare for the transition to middle school.

260

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kingston Hill Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	25
Black	7
Asian	11
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
197 (75.8%)
Hispanic
25 (9.6%)
Two or More
18 (6.9%)
Asian
11 (4.2%)
Black
7 (2.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kingston Hill Academy
Phone:	(401)783-8282
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 45

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 34