James R. D. Oldham School
Tel:
(401)433-6209
- James R. D. Oldham School serves 157 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 41%.
School Overview
- James R. D. Oldham School's student population of 157 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 157 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James R. D. Oldham School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James R. D. Oldham School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
| Overall School Rank | #168 out of 284 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 25% |
| Black | 12% | 8% |
| White | 66% | 59% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Providence School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James R. D. Oldham School is Barrington High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Riverside Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Waddington School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Riverside Waddington School Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
1.0 miles
101 Legion Way
Riverside, RI 02915
(401)433-6235 1.0 PK-5 480 - Riverside Riverside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 433 students
1.3 miles
179 Forbes Street
Riverside, RI 02915
(401)433-6230 1.3 6-8 433 - Barrington Barrington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 792 students
1.5 miles
261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401)247-3160 1.5 6-8 792 - Barrington Primrose Hill School Grades: PK-3 | 295 students
1.5 miles
60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401)247-3170 1.5 PK-3 295 - Warwick Wyman School Grades: K-6 | 254 students
1.7 miles
1 Columbia Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888
(401)734-3180 1.7 K-6 254
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