Excellent
#13 of 302 schools in RI
Top 4% in state
Ashaway Elementary School
Elementary School · Chariho · Ashaway, RI
A Chariho elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12A Hillside Avenue, Ashaway, RI 02804
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ashaway Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ashaway Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,392
Median home value
$303,000
Median rent
$1,318/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| North Stonington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| West Vine Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 157 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chariho
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $21,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ashaway Elementary School is listed in Chariho; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ashaway Elementary School
Ashaway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ashaway, RI, part of Chariho, serving approximately 195 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ashaway Elementary School
What grades does Ashaway Elementary School serve?
Ashaway Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Ashaway Elementary School?
Ashaway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashaway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashaway Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ashaway Elementary School rank in RI?
Ashaway Elementary School ranks #13 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Ashaway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ashaway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ashaway Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashaway Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ashaway Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ashaway Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ashaway Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ashaway Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashaway Elementary School?
20.5% of students at Ashaway Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (401) 377-2211
- Area population (ZIP 02804)
- 2,661
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02804; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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