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Public elementary school · East Greenwich · East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Frenchtown School

Frenchtown School rates 5.7, right at the middle of East Greenwich's elementary schools, whose rated median is 5.7.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.7this school

5.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the East Greenwich median is 5.7.

#192 of 303 schools in Rhode Island · East Greenwich: 4 elementary schools rated, median 5.7

The brief

An East Greenwich elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 192 of 303 schools in Rhode Island and 4 of 6 in East Greenwich.

Frenchtown School is listed in East Greenwich, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math87%104 students tested · state average not published · 2012 EdFacts
Reading87%104 students tested · state average not published · 2012 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2009, to 87% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).2012 EdFacts; 8 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.3
50% of the rating
Academics
10.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2012–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2012).

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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 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 02818; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Frenchtown School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$120,952
Median home value
$564,800
Median rent
$1,384/mo
College educated
63.4%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02818; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
15
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
21
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
471/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for East Greenwich. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (East Greenwich), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
4.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and five rate higher than Frenchtown School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Frenchtown School serve?

Frenchtown School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend Frenchtown School?

Frenchtown School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frenchtown School rank in RI?

Frenchtown School ranks #192 of 303 schools in RI.

What is Frenchtown School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frenchtown School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Frenchtown School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frenchtown School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).

Is Frenchtown School a charter school?

No, Frenchtown School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frenchtown School a Title I school?

No, Frenchtown School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frenchtown School?

4.2% of students at Frenchtown 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
288
Student-teacher ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kent County
Rank in district
#4 of 6
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$18,695
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02818)
19,869
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
45.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.