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Kingston 42 School District

Public school districtGrades PK–8Regional · 2 towns

Serves Kingston and Kingston, and parts of Grant and Mirabile.

Students
32
Schools
1
Spent per student
$21,969
MO $14,569
Students per teacher
5:1
Free or reduced lunch
59%
The gist

What stands out about Kingston 42 School District

  • Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 21 pts below the state
  • Spends 51% more per student than the MO average
  • 5 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 28% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Ludlow.

PK–5Southwest Livingston Co R-1 ElSouthwest Livingston County R-I School District
6–12Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HSSouthwest Livingston County R-I School District

Test scores vs. MO

2020–21
Math proficiency24.5%
State average 35.3% · small group: the state reports 0–49%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 45.3% · small group: the state reports 0–49%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$21,969 per student · 51% above MO
Spending
Classroom instruction 53%Support & administration 41%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 45%State 47%Federal 8%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
25’20
38’21
33’22
32’23
32’24

Up 28% since 2020.

Students
White 88%Hispanic 9%Black 3%

Schools in the district

1 public school.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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