Thomas Paine Elementary School vs. Kingston Elementary School
Should you attend Thomas Paine Elementary School or Kingston Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Paine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Kingston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Paine Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kingston Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
335 students
406 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#681 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
62
Grade 1 Students
54
77
Grade 2 Students
51
58
Grade 3 Students
53
71
Grade 4 Students
70
71
Grade 5 Students
55
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
18%
% Hispanic
20%
17%
% Black
12%
8%
% White
48%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
