Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ashton School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ashton School's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ashton School ranks within the top 20% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashton School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 288 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
4%
9%
White
69%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashton School's ranking?
Ashton School is ranked #32 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Ashton School often compared to?
Ashton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community School, John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Ashton School?
284 students attend Ashton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ashton School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashton School?
Ashton School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashton School offer ?
Ashton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ashton School part of?
Ashton School is part of Cumberland School District.
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