Charlestown Elementary School

Charlestown Elementary School serves 250 students in kindergarten through fourth grade in the rural community of Charlestown, Rhode Island. With 18 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9 to 1, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 57th out of 303 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 82nd percentile.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 62% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while 47% meet or exceed proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. Located at 363 Carolina Back Road, Charlestown Elementary sits within Washington County's 02813 ZIP code, an area characterized by stability and educational investment. The surrounding community has a median household income of $103,182 and a median home value of $418,500, with 42% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 5.7%.

The school serves families in this rural Rhode Island setting, where the ZIP code population of nearly 8,000 creates a close-knit community atmosphere that supports student learning and development.

Located in a rural area, Charlestown Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.