KINGSTON HILL ACADEMY

Kingston Hill Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Kingston Hill Academy school district, located in Saunderstown, RI with about 190 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Kingston Hill Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Kingston Hill Academy at (401) 783-8282 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

850 Stony Fort Road
Saunderstown, RI 02874
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KINGSTON HILL ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Saunderstown, RI with about 190 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
190
Teachers:
13.43
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 190 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KINGSTON HILL ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.3%
Hispanic/Latino
11.1%
Two or more races
10.0%
Black or African American
3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
44.7%
Male
55.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.