The Compass School District

537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 214 students in The Compass School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public School in The Compass School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
1 School
315 Schools
# Students
214 Students
136,864 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
10,636 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

The Compass School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 60 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (RI)
#14 out of 61 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of The Compass   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
23%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Compass   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Compass   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,445 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
39,142 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
29%
# Black Students
n/a
12,121 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
196 Students
72,786 Students
% White Students
92%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
198 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
6,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
2,819
# Students in K Grade:
17
9,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
10,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
29
10,674
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
10,736
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,551
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,902 is higher than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,897 is higher than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,998 MM
This chart display total revenue of The Compass   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$2,892 MM
This chart display total spending of The Compass   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,902
$21,901
This chart display average revenue per public school student in The Compass   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,897
$21,130
This chart display average spending per public school student in The Compass   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best The Compass School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Compass School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 788-8322
Grades: K-8
| 214 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to The Compass School District?
The Compass School District manages 1 public schools serving 214 students.
What is the rank of The Compass School District?
The Compass School District is ranked #13 out of 60 school districts in Rhode Island (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in The Compass School District?
92% of The Compass School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Compass School District?
The Compass School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is The Compass School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,897 is higher than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30% in RI
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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