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#193 of 302 schools in RI
The Compass School
Elementary School · The Compass School · Kingston, RI
A charter elementary school in Kingston, RI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
537 Old North Road, Kingston, RI 02881
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Compass School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
11.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Compass 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$481,000
Median rent
$1,368/mo
College educated
82.7%
Homeownership
43.4%
Poverty rate
35.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02881; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Hill AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| West Kingston SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Peace Dale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Bradley School-southPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 1–12 | 3.7 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Compass School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,312NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Compass School is listed in The Compass School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Compass School
The Compass School is a public elementary school in Kingston, RI, part of The Compass School, serving approximately 216 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Compass School
What grades does The Compass School serve?
The Compass School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Compass School?
The Compass School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Compass School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Compass School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Compass School rank in RI?
The Compass School ranks #193 of 302 schools in RI.
What is The Compass School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Compass School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 The Compass School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Compass School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is The Compass School a charter school?
Yes, The Compass School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Compass School a Title I school?
No, The Compass School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Compass School?
11.6% of students at The Compass 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (401) 788-8322
- Area population (ZIP 02881)
- 7,183
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 19.8
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 02881; 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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