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Kingsley Elementary School

201 SUNSET RD, WATERLOO, IA 50701

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 10 of 183 in Iowa

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About Kingsley Elementary School

Kingsley Elementary School is a public school for grades K–5 in Waterloo, Iowa, and is part of the Waterloo Community School District. Kingsley Elementary School has 355 students and a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio. This means that teachers can help each student more personally. The school really cares about helping kids get better at reading, writing, math, and thinking critically. The students at Kingsley Elementary come from a wide range of cultural and economic backgrounds, which is similar to the diversity of the Waterloo community. The school meets the needs of its students by providing structured academic support, programs that include everyone, and technology-based learning. According to U.S. News, 82% of students scored at or above proficiency in math, and 65% scored at or above proficiency in reading. These are very good results compared to state benchmarks.  Waterloo's affordable housing and communal environment help families in the area stay involved in their children's education. Kingsley Elementary School puts safety, a welcoming environment, steady academic progress, and meaningful family involvement at the top of its list of priorities. Hence, it is one of the best schools in Iowa.

Kingsley Elementary School Contact Information

Address

201 SUNSET RD, WATERLOO, IA 50701

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Phone

(319) 433-2210

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 85%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 85% in Math and 72% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
437
Total Students
$72917
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 10 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kingsley Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60.3%
Asian 3.2%
Hispanic 7.6%
Black 12.5%
Two+ Races 15.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
60.3%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic
7.6%
Black
12.5%
Two+ Races
15.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 437
47.2%
206 Female
52.8%
231 Male

Student Population

437 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

372 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Waterloo Schools Foundation awarded a grant to Kingsley Elementary for a “Classroom Calm Down Corner.” This shows investment in students’ social-emotional well-being and provides a dedicated space for students to self-regulate, which is a very positive development.

FAQ

Q1: What kinds of clubs and activities are there at Kingsley Elementary?

Ans. Students can join clubs for music, art, PE, coding, and student leadership.

Q2: How does Kingsley Elementary help kids with special needs?

Ans. The school has individualized education plans (IEPs), help with resources, and therapy services.

Q3. Are there programs for students who are intelligent or advanced?

Ans. Yes, Kingsley offers programs to improve students' skills, advanced learning groups, and chances to learn through projects.

Q4. How do families take part in school events?

Ans. Parents can become involved by volunteering, joining the PTA, going to school events, and helping out in the classroom.

Q5. What kinds of safety measures does Kingsley Elementary have?

Ans. The school keeps students safe by having secure entrances, checking in visitors, practicing emergency drills, and having trained staff.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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