Ashaway Elementary School

Summary:

Ashaway Elementary School is a public K-4 school in Ashaway, Rhode Island, part of the highly-ranked Chariho School District. This standout school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, ranking among the top 25 elementary schools in Rhode Island.

Ashaway Elementary School boasts impressive metrics, with over 66% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 77% in Mathematics - significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 15 students per teacher, likely contributes to its academic success. Additionally, Ashaway Elementary spends more per student, $15,465 to $18,755, compared to the district average of $16,051 to $19,613, suggesting ample resources and support for its students and teachers.

While Ashaway Elementary stands out, the Chariho School District as a whole demonstrates strong performance, with several nearby schools, such as Richmond Elementary, Charlestown Elementary, and Hope Valley Elementary, also ranking in the top 50 elementary schools in Rhode Island. This suggests the district is providing a high-quality education across the board.

Detail:

Public K-4

12A Hillside Avenue
Ashaway, RI 02804

(401) 377-2211

District: Chariho

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,755

Students who attend Ashaway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Chariho Regional Middle School
High:	Chariho High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 195

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ashaway Elementary School ranks better than 97.6% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Chariho School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Ashaway Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Chariho School District. Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Chariho School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashaway Elementary School is 15. 2 elementary schools in the Chariho School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ashaway Elementary School employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashaway Elementary School is $18,755, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Chariho School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ashaway Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Chariho:

SchoolDigger ranks Chariho 20^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ashaway Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	52.32	92^nd	169	45.6%
2010	82.66	26^th	169	84.6%
2011	73.63	47^th	165	71.5%
2012	85.05	17^th	165	89.7%
2013	78.86	35^th	165	78.8%
2014	83.61	23^rd	159	85.5%
2015	86.46	18^th	169	89.3%
2016	75.44	37^th	170	78.2%
2017	86.19	16^th	168	90.5%
2018	91.92	10^th	169	94.1%
2019	93.44	7^th	169	95.9%
2021	88.95	17^th	166	89.8%
2022	87.53	23^rd	166	86.1%
2023	95.75	7^th	167	95.8%
2024	95.56	4^th	166	97.6%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ashaway Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	378	6	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	388
1990	267	2	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	272
1991	263	2	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	270
1992	285	2	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	292
1993	283	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	287
1994	286	1	2	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	293
1995	285	1	3	2	7	n/a	n/a	0	298
1996	285	1	3	2	7	n/a	n/a	0	298
1997	297	2	4	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	311
1998	304	3	3	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	317
1999	298	3	2	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	309
2000	375	6	4	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	389
2001	359	5	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	371
2002	334	6	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	347
2003	334	6	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	347
2004	336	6	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	347
2005	305	1	3	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	315
2006	303	7	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	316
2007	212	3	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	222
2008	211	2	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	223
2009	210	12	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	226
2010	208	5	3	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	223
2011	201	1	3	7	2	0	3	0	217
2012	199	2	2	10	4	0	3	0	220
2013	183	2	3	7	3	0	4	0	202
2014	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	193	193
2015	169	3	0	5	0	0	4	0	181
2016	180	3	0	7	0	0	7	0	197
2017	184	2	0	5	0	0	10	0	201
2018	183	1	0	5	0	0	11	0	200
2019	176	1	0	5	1	0	9	0	192
2020	196	0	0	5	1	0	10	0	212
2021	179	0	0	3	1	1	11	0	195
2022	180	0	0	8	1	1	7	0	197
2023	177	0	0	10	1	1	6	0	195

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ashaway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	388	n/a	n/a	11.3
1990	272	n/a	n/a	8.1
1991	270	19.2	14.0	8.1
1992	292	20.0	14.6	14.7
1993	287	23.5	12.2	15
1994	293	25.0	11.7	10.9
1995	298	25.2	11.8	10.4
1996	298	25.2	11.8	10.4
1997	311	21.2	14.7	12.5
1998	317	22.2	14.3	14.2
1999	309	23.0	13.4	15.9
2000	389	28.6	13.6	14.4
2001	371	26.0	14.3	12.4
2002	347	n/a	n/a	11.2
2003	347	n/a	n/a	11.2
2004	347	25.0	13.9	10.4
2005	315	31.8	9.9	12.7
2006	316	31.0	10.2	14.2
2007	222	13.5	16.4	16.2
2008	223	16.0	13.9	21.5
2009	226	16.4	8.9	27
2010	223	16.4	13.6	30
2011	217	16.1	13.4	26.3
2012	220	17.0	12.9	20.5
2013	202	12.6	16.0	35.1
2014	193	12.0	16.0	33.2
2015	181	12.0	15.0	28.7
2016	197	14.0	14.0	24.4
2017	201	13.3	15.1	19.4
2018	200	15.1	13.2	18
2019	192	14.3	13.4	22.9
2020	212	15.3	13.8	16
2021	195	15.4	12.6	18.5
2022	197	14.4	13.6	15.7
2023	195	13.0	15.0	14.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ashaway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	388	n/a	n/a	11.3
1990	272	n/a	n/a	8.1
1991	270	19.2	14.0	8.1
1992	292	20.0	14.6	14.7
1993	287	23.5	12.2	15
1994	293	25.0	11.7	10.9
1995	298	25.2	11.8	10.4
1996	298	25.2	11.8	10.4
1997	311	21.2	14.7	12.5
1998	317	22.2	14.3	14.2
1999	309	23.0	13.4	15.9
2000	389	28.6	13.6	14.4
2001	371	26.0	14.3	12.4
2002	347	n/a	n/a	11.2
2003	347	n/a	n/a	11.2
2004	347	25.0	13.9	10.4
2005	315	31.8	9.9	12.7
2006	316	31.0	10.2	14.2
2007	222	13.5	16.4	16.2
2008	223	16.0	13.9	21.5
2009	226	16.4	8.9	27
2010	223	16.4	13.6	30
2011	217	16.1	13.4	26.3
2012	220	17.0	12.9	20.5
2013	202	12.6	16.0	35.1
2014	193	12.0	16.0	33.2
2015	181	12.0	15.0	28.7
2016	197	14.0	14.0	24.4
2017	201	13.3	15.1	19.4
2018	200	15.1	13.2	18
2019	192	14.3	13.4	22.9
2020	212	15.3	13.8	16
2021	195	15.4	12.6	18.5
2022	197	14.4	13.6	15.7
2023	195	13.0	15.0	14.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashaway Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$143 (0.8%)	$16,868 (99.2%)	$17,011
2019	$173 (1.0%)	$17,584 (99.0%)	$17,757
2020	$241 (1.6%)	$15,224 (98.4%)	$15,465
2021	$322 (1.7%)	$18,433 (98.3%)	$18,755

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashaway Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 7^th of 167 Elementary schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ashaway Elementary School)	77.3	80.6	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chariho)	74.6	64.3	10.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ashaway Elementary School)	62.2	75	12.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chariho)	58.3	59.2	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashaway Elementary School)	66.7	55.3	11.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chariho)	63.5	56.7	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ashaway Elementary School)	82.4	73.7	8.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chariho)	68.6	69	0.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ashaway Elementary School)	72.7	67.6	5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chariho)	58.1	46.1	12%
All Grades Mathematics (Ashaway Elementary School)	70.9	74.3	3.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Chariho)	46.8	46.9	0.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	192	195	1.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	10	100%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	176	177	0.6%
Two or More Races	9	6	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.9%	14.4%	8.6%

Schools Near Ashaway Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ashaway Elementary School	Public	K-4	12A Hillside Avenue	Ashaway	02804	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 377-2211	195	13	15.0	14.4%	177 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.1%)	95.6	4^th of 166 public elementary schools	97.6%		95.7	7^th of 167 public elementary schools	95.8%	3		65.9	66.7		66.3	70.5	84.6		77.1	$18,755	$322	$18,433
Springbrook Elementary School	Public	K-4	39 Springbrook Road	Westerly	02891	Washington County	Westerly	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 348-2296	260	23	11.2	51.9%	188 (72.3%)	3 (1.2%)	35 (13.5%)	10 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.8%)	40.4	89^th of 166 public elementary schools	46.4%		46	84^th of 167 public elementary schools	49.7%	5		30.6	26.7		28.4	36.0	36.7		36.4	$21,377	$2,519	$18,858
State Street School	Public	K-4	35 State Street	Westerly	02891	Washington County	Westerly	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 348-2340	255	23	11.2	34.5%	200 (78.4%)	2 (0.8%)	29 (11.4%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.5%)	68.6	50^th of 166 public elementary schools	69.9%		64	58^th of 167 public elementary schools	65.3%	8		53.7	32.0		41.8	48.8	54.0		51.6	$19,845	$1,093	$18,752
Dunn's Corners School	Public	K-4	8 1/2 Plateau Road	Westerly	02891	Washington County	Westerly	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 348-2320	271	23	11.7	31.4%	225 (83.0%)	4 (1.5%)	14 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (8.9%)	74.1	43^rd of 166 public elementary schools	74.1%		69.4	50^th of 167 public elementary schools	70.1%	7		58.3	34.6		46.0	58.3	50.0		54.0	$18,961	$849	$18,112
Charlestown Elementary School	Public	K-4	363 Carolina Back Road	Charlestown	02813	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 364-7716	237	20	12.0	15.6%	206 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	73.9	45^th of 166 public elementary schools	72.9%		90.1	16^th of 167 public elementary schools	90.4%	29		61.1	32.7		44.0	50.0	60.7		56.5	$19,613	$566	$19,047
Hope Valley Elementary School	Public	K-4	15 Thelma Drive	Hope Valley	02832	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 539-2321	293	15	19.9	15.7%	251 (85.7%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (4.8%)	3 (1.0%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	61.3	55^th of 166 public elementary schools	66.9%		70.2	48^th of 167 public elementary schools	71.3%	7		48.5	22.2		34.8	45.5	61.1		53.6	$18,370	$295	$18,076
Richmond Elementary School	Public	K-4	190 Kingstown Road	Wyoming	02898	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 539-2441	405	30	13.3	17.0%	354 (87.4%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.4%)	88.2	19^th of 166 public elementary schools	88.6%		94	9^th of 167 public elementary schools	94.6%	10		53.2	64.4		59.7	53.2	74.7		65.8	$16,051	$137	$15,914
Matunuck School	Public	K-5	380 Matunuck Beach Road	Wakefield	02879	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 360-1234	205	16	12.8	14.6%	171 (83.4%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)	82.1	32^nd of 166 public elementary schools	80.7%		87.6	25^th of 167 public elementary schools	85.0%	7	74.4	43.2	44.2	62.5	49.6	47.2	53.8	71.8	57.5	$25,358	$1,095	$24,263
West Kingston School	Public	K-5	3119 Ministerial Road	West Kingston	02892	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 360-1130	306	18	17.1	14.4%	242 (79.1%)	10 (3.3%)	22 (7.2%)	10 (3.3%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	80.7	34^th of 166 public elementary schools	79.5%		66.5	54^th of 167 public elementary schools	67.7%	20	48.2	69.6	41.8	41.1	50.9	70.2	45.5	50.0	55.4	$24,805	$1,575	$23,230
Wawaloam School	Public	K-1	100 Victory Highway	Exeter	02822	Washington County	Exeter-West Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 295-8808	191	18	10.5	12.0%	171 (89.5%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.7%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)								(n/a)										$18,220	$368	$17,853

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashaway Elementary School

How many students attend Ashaway Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 195 students attended Ashaway Elementary School.

What district is Ashaway Elementary School in?

Chariho

What is the racial makeup of Ashaway Elementary School?

Students at Ashaway Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Ashaway Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ashaway Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chariho Regional Middle School
High : Chariho High School

Is Ashaway Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Ashaway Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools.

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