Ashton School vs. Community School
Should I attend Ashton School or Community School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ashton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ashton School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Community School ranks in the top 1% 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 67% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
284 students
676 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
114
Grade 1 Students
46
105
Grade 2 Students
46
115
Grade 3 Students
50
108
Grade 4 Students
64
109
Grade 5 Students
33
125
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
69%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%