Serving 672 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Community School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Community School's student population of 672 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Community School ranks within the top 5% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 289 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
3%
9%
White
79%
51%
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
3%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Community School's ranking?
Community School is ranked #3 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Community School often compared to?
Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashton School, John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Community School?
672 students attend Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Community School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community School?
Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Community School offer ?
Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community School part of?
Community School is part of Cumberland School District.
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