Ashton School

Ashton School serves 327 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Cumberland, Rhode Island, earning recognition as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state. Currently operating from a transitional building at 2602 Mendon Road, the school ranks #64 out of 303 Rhode Island elementary schools, placing it in the 79th percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 21 full-time equivalent teachers, Ashton maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom.

The school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics where 62% of students score proficient or above across grade levels. In English Language Arts and reading, 52% of students achieve proficiency or higher, contributing to the school's impressive 9.0 out of 10 academic score. The school draws families from a well-established suburban community where the median household income reaches $109,746 and 41% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

With a low poverty rate of just 5.7% and median home values of $370,300, the neighborhood reflects the stability and educational prioritization that supports Ashton's academic success. The school operates within Cumberland's large suburban setting, serving families who value quality elementary education in Rhode Island's Providence County.