Excellent
#38 of 302 schools in RI
Top 12% in state
Charlestown Elementary School
Elementary School · Chariho · Charlestown, RI
A Chariho elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
363 Carolina Back Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charlestown Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
18%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Charlestown 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average563/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charlestown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,147
Median home value
$467,700
Median rent
$1,499/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02813; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariho Alternative Learning aEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 2–12 | 2.2 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Richmond Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–4 | 3.5 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Ashaway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | Not available | 195 | Compare → |
| Hope Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 280 | 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.
Chariho
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Charlestown Elementary School is listed in Chariho; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charlestown Elementary School
Charlestown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Charlestown, RI, part of Chariho, serving approximately 250 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charlestown Elementary School
What grades does Charlestown Elementary School serve?
Charlestown Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Charlestown Elementary School?
Charlestown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlestown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlestown Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charlestown Elementary School rank in RI?
Charlestown Elementary School ranks #38 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Charlestown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charlestown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Charlestown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlestown Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Charlestown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Charlestown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charlestown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Charlestown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charlestown Elementary School?
18.0% of students at Charlestown 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
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (401) 364-7716
- Area population (ZIP 02813)
- 8,017
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 53
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 02813; 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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