Kingsley Elementary School
Kingsley Elementary School
About This School
Preschool | Grades PK-5 | Dekalb County
Kingsley Elementary School is located in Dunwoody, GA and is one of 94 elementary schools in Dekalb County School District. It is a charter school that serves 487 students in grades PK-5.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Kingsley Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Kingsley Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Kingsley Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Kingsley Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Kingsley Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Kingsley Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Kingsley Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Kingsley Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Vanderlyn Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| North Peachtree Academy 1 miles | n/a | |
| Chesnut Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Seigakuin Atlanta International School 1.6 miles | n/a |
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This is a small hometown feel of a school. You know everyone there. They are friendly in the office. You walk in and feel welcomed. High involvement of parents. The kids are always smiling and happy. This is the environment I want for my family in public school.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 487
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Kingsley Elementary School had 46% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
40%
Hispanic
37%
Black
14%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Two or More Races
2%
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Dekalb County District Spending
$10,319Per Pupil
The Dekalb County spends $10,319 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dekalb County District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Kingsley Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the MGWA
What is it?
The MGWA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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4 out of 10
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