Fishing Cove El. School

110 Wickford Point Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fishing Cove El. School ranks in the top 10% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10% in RI
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fishing Cove El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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School Overview

Fishing Cove El. School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
350 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Fishing Cove El. School ranks within the top 10% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fishing Cove El. School is 0.38, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (RI)
#21 out of 288 schools
(Top 10%)
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50-54%
23%
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65-69%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fishing Cove El. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
29%
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Black
3%
9%
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White
78%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fishing Cove El. School's ranking?
Fishing Cove El. School is ranked #21 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Fishing Cove El. School often compared to?
Fishing Cove El. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Park El. School, Hamilton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Fishing Cove El. School?
350 students attend Fishing Cove El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Fishing Cove El. School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fishing Cove El. School?
Fishing Cove El. School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fishing Cove El. School offer ?
Fishing Cove El. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fishing Cove El. School part of?
Fishing Cove El. School is part of North Kingstown School District.

School Reviews

5   7/27/2013
Am a mother of two living in 146 Linwood avenue, my kids just came from Liberia and will love for them to enroll. Please get back.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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