Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Old County Road School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old County Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Old County Road School's student population of 205 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Old County Road 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 Old County Road School is 0.35, 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
#53 out of 288 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
2%
9%
White
80%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
5%
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 Old County Road School's ranking?
Old County Road School is ranked #53 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Old County Road School often compared to?
Old County Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raymond Laperche School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Old County Road School?
205 students attend Old County Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Old County Road School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old County Road School?
Old County Road School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Old County Road School offer ?
Old County Road School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Old County Road School part of?
Old County Road School is part of Smithfield School District.
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