James R. D. Oldham School serves 210 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
James R. D. Oldham School's student population of 210 students has grown by 125% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 112% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of James R. D. Oldham School is 0.56, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
14%
9%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)36.2%
38.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 James R. D. Oldham School?
210 students attend James R. D. Oldham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of James R. D. Oldham School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James R. D. Oldham School?
James R. D. Oldham School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does James R. D. Oldham School offer ?
James R. D. Oldham School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James R. D. Oldham School part of?
James R. D. Oldham School is part of East Providence School District.
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