Carey School (Closed 2010)

32 Narragansett Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Carey School serves 150 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
17%
31%
Black
16%
9%
White
65%
50%
All Ethnic Groups
35%
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Carey School?
150 students attend Carey School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Carey School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carey School?
Carey School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carey School offer ?
Carey School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carey School part of?
Carey School is part of Newport School District.

Recent Articles

When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.