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#106 of 302 schools in RI
Top 35% in state
Richmond Elementary School
Elementary School · Chariho · Wyoming, RI
A Chariho elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
190 Kingstown Road, Wyoming, RI 02898
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richmond Elementary School score 50% 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 10 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (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
19%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Richmond 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,083
Median home value
$399,400
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
97.5%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02898; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 2.8 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Charlestown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 3.5 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Chariho Alternative Learning aEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 2–12 | 4.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Ashaway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | Not available | 195 | 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
- #4 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
Richmond Elementary School is listed in Chariho; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richmond Elementary School
Richmond Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wyoming, RI, part of Chariho, serving approximately 373 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond Elementary School
What grades does Richmond Elementary School serve?
Richmond Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Richmond Elementary School?
Richmond Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richmond Elementary School rank in RI?
Richmond Elementary School ranks #106 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Richmond Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Richmond Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Richmond Elementary School a charter school?
No, Richmond Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richmond Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Richmond Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richmond Elementary School?
19.0% of students at Richmond 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
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (401) 539-2441
- Area population (ZIP 02898)
- 1,745
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 02898; 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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