Serving 228 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Old County Road School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Old County Road School serves the southeastern part of Smithfield, RI, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old County Road School's student population of 228 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Old County Road School ranks within the top 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old County Road School is 0.39, 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
#124 out of 287 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old County Road School's ranking?
Old County Road School is ranked #124 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Old County Road School often compared to?
Old County Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raymond Laperche School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Old County Road School?
228 students attend Old County Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Old County Road School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old County Road School?
Old County Road School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Old County Road School offer ?
Old County Road School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Old County Road School part of?
Old County Road School is part of Smithfield School District.
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