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
Diversity
Kingston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 342 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 38%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kingston 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 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
342 students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#619 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
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
50
82
Grade 1 Students
58
60
Grade 2 Students
56
77
Grade 3 Students
54
62
Grade 4 Students
52
64
Grade 5 Students
72
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
16%
% Hispanic
19%
18%
% Black
13%
10%
% White
47%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%