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#134 of 302 schools in RI
Top 44% in state
Peace Dale School
Elementary School · South Kingstown · Peace Dale, RI
A South Kingstown elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
109 Kersey Road, Peace Dale, RI 02879
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peace Dale School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Peace Dale 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,848
Median home value
$515,800
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley School-southPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Narragansett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| The Compass SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 216 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Kingstown
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peace Dale School is listed in South Kingstown; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peace Dale School
Peace Dale School is a public elementary school in Peace Dale, RI, part of South Kingstown, serving approximately 452 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peace Dale School
What grades does Peace Dale School serve?
Peace Dale School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Peace Dale School?
Peace Dale School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peace Dale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peace Dale School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peace Dale School rank in RI?
Peace Dale School ranks #134 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Peace Dale School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peace Dale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Peace Dale School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peace Dale School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Peace Dale School a charter school?
No, Peace Dale School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peace Dale School a Title I school?
No, Peace Dale School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peace Dale School?
27.4% of students at Peace Dale 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (401) 360-1600
- Area population (ZIP 02879)
- 22,628
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 02879; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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