Very Good
#78 of 302 schools in RI
Top 26% in state
Stony Lane El. School
Elementary School · North Kingstown · North Kingstown, RI
A North Kingstown elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
825 Stony Lane, North Kingstown, RI 02852
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stony Lane El. School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (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
11.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stony Lane El. 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated851/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Kingstown), 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
$112,457
Median home value
$461,700
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02852; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori of Greenwich BayPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| West Bay Christian Academy (elementary)Private · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Fishing Cove El. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Frenchtown SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–2 | 2.4 mi | 288 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Kingstown
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stony Lane El. School is listed in North Kingstown; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stony Lane El. School
Stony Lane El. School is a public elementary school in North Kingstown, RI, part of North Kingstown, serving approximately 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stony Lane El. School
What grades does Stony Lane El. School serve?
Stony Lane El. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Stony Lane El. School?
Stony Lane El. School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stony Lane El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stony Lane El. School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stony Lane El. School rank in RI?
Stony Lane El. School ranks #78 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Stony Lane El. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stony Lane El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Stony Lane El. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stony Lane El. School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stony Lane El. School a charter school?
No, Stony Lane El. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stony Lane El. School a Title I school?
No, Stony Lane El. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stony Lane El. School?
11.4% of students at Stony Lane El. 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (401) 268-6540
- Area population (ZIP 02852)
- 23,269
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 02852; 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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