Hope Valley Elementary School

15 Thelma Drive
Hope Valley, RI 02832
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hope Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30% in RI
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hope Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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School Overview

Hope Valley Elementary School's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Hope Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope Valley Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#61 out of 289 schools
(Top 30%)
50-54%
27%
45-49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
1%
9%
White
88%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hope Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Hope Valley Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Hope Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Hope Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlestown Elementary School, Ashaway Elementary 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 27% RI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Hope Valley Elementary School?
280 students attend Hope Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hope Valley Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Valley Elementary School?
Hope Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hope Valley Elementary School offer ?
Hope Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hope Valley Elementary School part of?
Hope Valley Elementary School is part of Chariho School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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