Kingston Elementary School

820 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.

820

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kingston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	573
Hispanic	58
Black	114
Asian	18
Two or More	51
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
573 (69.9 %)
Black
114 (13.9 %)
Hispanic
58 (7.1 %)
Two or More
51 (6.2 %)
Asian
18 (2.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
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:	820
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
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 154

Grade 1 180

Grade 2 172

Grade 3 160

Grade 4 154

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kingston Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	154
Grade 1	180
Grade 2	172
Grade 3	160
Grade 4	154

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kingston Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	406	49.5%
Male	414	50.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th