Fort Barton School

99 Lawton Avenue
Tiverton, RI 02878
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Fort Barton School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10% in RI
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fort Barton School's student population of 190 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
190 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Fort Barton School ranks within the top 10% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Barton School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#22 out of 289 schools
(Top 10%)
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65-69%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fort Barton School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fort Barton 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
30%
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Black
4%
9%
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White
87%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Fort Barton School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fort Barton School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fort Barton School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Barton School's ranking?
Fort Barton School is ranked #22 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Fort Barton School often compared to?
Fort Barton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ranger School, Pocasset School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Fort Barton School?
190 students attend Fort Barton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fort Barton School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Barton School?
Fort Barton School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Barton School offer ?
Fort Barton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Fort Barton School part of?
Fort Barton School is part of Tiverton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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