Blackrock School

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Blackrock School ranks 72 nd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blackrock School is an elementary school located in Coventry, Rhode Island, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade with a total enrollment of 324 students. While the school is part of the Coventry School District, which is ranked 23 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, Blackrock School's academic performance is generally lower than the district and state averages.

Blackrock School's test scores on standardized assessments, such as RICAS/English Language Arts and RICAS/Mathematics, are below the Coventry district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 20.91% to 43.52% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families. However, Blackrock School has a higher per-student spending compared to the state average, ranging from $14,611 to $15,979 over the past few years, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.3 to 13.0, which could indicate a focus on providing additional resources and support for students.

When compared to nearby schools in the Coventry district, Blackrock School generally performs below the average. For example, Tiogue School and Hopkins Hill School both have higher proficiency rates in RICAS/English Language Arts and RICAS/Mathematics, while Washington Oak School stands out with significantly higher test scores. Despite these challenges, Blackrock School's consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger suggests that the school may have the potential to improve its academic performance with targeted interventions and a focus on addressing the needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

12 LaCasa Drive
Coventry, RI 02816

(401) 822-9450

District: Coventry

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,161

Students who attend Blackrock School usually attend:

Middle:	Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School of Cov
High:	Coventry High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 324

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.0%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blackrock School ranks better than 56.6% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Coventry School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Coventry School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackrock School is 12.9. 2 elementary schools in the Coventry School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Blackrock School employs 25.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackrock School is $15,161. 3 elementary schools in the Coventry School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Coventry:

SchoolDigger ranks Coventry 23^rd of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blackrock School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	60.24	80^th	169	52.7%
2010	73.97	51^st	169	69.8%
2011	71.11	55^th	165	66.7%
2012	69.48	63^rd	165	61.8%
2013	63.62	73^rd	165	55.8%
2014	59.62	82^nd	159	48.4%
2015	52.32	84^th	169	50.3%
2016	48.70	94^th	170	44.7%
2017	62.43	68^th	168	59.5%
2018	50.90	85^th	169	49.7%
2019	53.73	77^th	169	54.4%
2021	56.56	59^th	166	64.5%
2022	54.63	67^th	166	59.6%
2023	48.18	77^th	167	53.9%
2024	51.47	72^nd	166	56.6%

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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 Blackrock School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	431	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	436
1989	432	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	435
1990	450	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	453
1991	490	1	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	499
1992	507	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	511
1993	537	2	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	549
1994	525	1	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	534
1995	511	3	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	521
1996	511	3	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	521
1997	511	7	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	523
1998	519	8	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	536
1999	514	6	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	525
2000	519	6	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	534
2001	547	25	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	579
2002	514	18	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	542
2003	514	18	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	542
2004	432	2	2	12	1	n/a	n/a	449
2005	425	4	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	438
2006	420	5	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	433
2007	394	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	399
2008	408	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	414
2009	423	4	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	432
2010	479	4	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	492
2011	455	2	0	11	0	0	5	473
2012	412	3	0	18	0	0	6	439
2013	425	4	0	18	0	0	8	455
2014	411	2	0	21	0	0	11	445
2015	383	2	1	21	0	0	15	422
2016	363	1	1	31	0	0	18	414
2017	345	0	2	27	2	0	15	391
2018	334	8	7	19	2	0	3	373
2019	315	8	8	14	1	0	4	350
2020	280	4	10	14	2	0	8	318
2021	275	7	8	17	1	0	10	318
2022	269	10	7	28	1	0	15	330
2023	256	9	6	31	1	0	21	324

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 Blackrock School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	436	n/a	n/a	12.4
1989	435	n/a	n/a	7.8
1990	453	n/a	n/a	10.2
1991	499	27.6	18.0	8
1992	511	27.0	18.9	12.7
1993	549	30.0	18.3	11.7
1994	534	34.0	15.7	13.1
1995	521	35.9	14.5	17.3
1996	521	35.9	14.5	17.3
1997	523	30.0	17.4	16.8
1998	536	33.3	16.1	15.5
1999	525	30.4	17.3	22.1
2000	534	30.6	17.5	20.8
2001	579	30.0	19.3	20.6
2002	542	n/a	n/a	20.1
2003	542	n/a	n/a	20.1
2004	449	36.0	12.5	26.5
2005	438	34.0	12.9	16
2006	433	35.0	12.4	24.7
2007	399	22.3	17.9	21.6
2008	414	25.4	16.3	25.1
2009	432	26.0	12.7	24.8
2010	492	29.0	16.9	27.6
2011	473	29.0	16.3	29.6
2012	439	35.0	12.5	29.6
2013	455	29.2	15.5	33.8
2014	445	25.3	17.5	36.6
2015	422	25.0	16.8	42.2
2016	414	24.0	17.2	39.4
2017	391	23.6	16.5	41.9
2018	373	24.6	15.1	42.1
2019	350	23.1	15.1	39.7
2020	318	23.7	13.4	37.7
2021	318	24.4	13.0	38.7
2022	330	26.8	12.3	20.9
2023	324	25.1	12.9	43.5

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 Blackrock School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	436	n/a	n/a	12.4
1989	435	n/a	n/a	7.8
1990	453	n/a	n/a	10.2
1991	499	27.6	18.0	8
1992	511	27.0	18.9	12.7
1993	549	30.0	18.3	11.7
1994	534	34.0	15.7	13.1
1995	521	35.9	14.5	17.3
1996	521	35.9	14.5	17.3
1997	523	30.0	17.4	16.8
1998	536	33.3	16.1	15.5
1999	525	30.4	17.3	22.1
2000	534	30.6	17.5	20.8
2001	579	30.0	19.3	20.6
2002	542	n/a	n/a	20.1
2003	542	n/a	n/a	20.1
2004	449	36.0	12.5	26.5
2005	438	34.0	12.9	16
2006	433	35.0	12.4	24.7
2007	399	22.3	17.9	21.6
2008	414	25.4	16.3	25.1
2009	432	26.0	12.7	24.8
2010	492	29.0	16.9	27.6
2011	473	29.0	16.3	29.6
2012	439	35.0	12.5	29.6
2013	455	29.2	15.5	33.8
2014	445	25.3	17.5	36.6
2015	422	25.0	16.8	42.2
2016	414	24.0	17.2	39.4
2017	391	23.6	16.5	41.9
2018	373	24.6	15.1	42.1
2019	350	23.1	15.1	39.7
2020	318	23.7	13.4	37.7
2021	318	24.4	13.0	38.7
2022	330	26.8	12.3	20.9
2023	324	25.1	12.9	43.5

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 Blackrock School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$537 (3.7%)	$14,078 (96.3%)	$14,615
2019	$611 (4.2%)	$14,000 (95.8%)	$14,611
2020	$1,027 (6.4%)	$14,952 (93.6%)	$15,979
2021	$968 (6.4%)	$14,193 (93.6%)	$15,161

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackrock School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 77^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 77^th of 167 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blackrock School)	58.1	29.5	28.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coventry)	63.7	44.6	19.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackrock School)	32.3	31.1	1.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Coventry)	43.4	47.2	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blackrock School)	48.9	39.3	9.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Coventry)	46.3	40.4	5.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blackrock School)	40	43.9	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Coventry)	34.1	47.2	13.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blackrock School)	58	27.8	30.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Coventry)	50.9	42	8.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blackrock School)	17.4	29.6	12.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Coventry)	34.3	37.9	3.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blackrock School)	55.7	32.5	23.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Coventry)	50.2	39.2	11%
All Grades Mathematics (Blackrock School)	28.4	35.3	6.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Coventry)	34.4	37.1	2.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	350	324	7.4%
African American	8	9	12.5%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	8	6	25%
Hispanic	14	31	121.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	315	256	18.7%
Two or More Races	4	21	425%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	43.5%	3.8%

Schools Near Blackrock 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
Blackrock School	Public	K-5	12 LaCasa Drive	Coventry	02816	Kent County	Coventry	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 822-9450	324	25	12.9	43.5%	256 (79.0%)	9 (2.8%)	31 (9.6%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	51.5	72^nd of 166 public elementary schools	56.6%		48.2	77^th of 167 public elementary schools	53.9%	5	41.4	34.0	26.2	28.6	29.7	46.9	37.2	34.5	39.3	$15,161	$968	$14,193
Hope School	Public	K-5	391 North Road	Hope	02831	Providence County	Scituate	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 821-3651	186	17	10.9	13.4%	177 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.6	81^st of 166 public elementary schools	51.2%		53.5	70^th of 167 public elementary schools	58.1%	11	40.0	37.0	17.1	36.7	29.3	44.4	34.3	30.0	35.9	$28,119	$1,877	$26,242
John F. Horgan School	Public	K-4	124 Providence Street	West Warwick	02893	Kent County	West Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 822-8449	467	36	12.9	61.5%	314 (67.2%)	18 (3.9%)	93 (19.9%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.9%)	15.4	149^th of 166 public elementary schools	10.2%		19.7	136^th of 167 public elementary schools	18.6%	13		21.6	18.5		20.1	10.2	18.8		14.3	$13,930	$1,907	$12,023
Wakefield Hills Elementary School	Public	K-4	505 Wakefield Street	West Warwick	02893	Kent County	West Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 822-8452	401	34	11.7	56.4%	265 (66.1%)	14 (3.5%)	81 (20.2%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.5%)	15.6	146^th of 166 public elementary schools	12.0%		19.7	135^th of 167 public elementary schools	19.2%	11		18.5	20.0		19.3		10.5		7.7	$17,500	$1,147	$16,353
Tiogue School	Public	K-5	170 East Shore Drive	Coventry	02816	Kent County	Coventry	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 822-9460	322	25	12.6	37.6%	263 (81.7%)	3 (0.9%)	39 (12.1%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	65.1	52^nd of 166 public elementary schools	68.7%		63.9	59^th of 167 public elementary schools	64.7%	7	50.0	52.4	22.0	40.0	40.3	52.3	40.0	37.5	44.8	$17,161	$910	$16,251
Hopkins Hill School	Public	K-5	95 Johnson Boulevard	Coventry	02816	Kent County	Coventry	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 822-9477	339	31	10.9	41.6%	277 (81.7%)	8 (2.4%)	29 (8.6%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	55.2	62^nd of 166 public elementary schools	62.7%		52.6	72^nd of 167 public elementary schools	56.9%	10	30.4	54.0	27.3	21.4	33.5	68.0	46.4	28.6	46.9	$15,920	$928	$14,991
Washington Oak School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Read School House Road	Coventry	02816	Kent County	Coventry	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 397-1976	625	40	15.6	20.8%	545 (87.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.1%)	14 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.0%)	92.6	11^th of 166 public elementary schools	93.4%		89	22^nd of 167 public elementary schools	86.8%	11	66.2	62.1	48.2	58.4	55.7	77.3	60.0	75.3	70.2	$12,741	$577	$12,164
Greenbush Elementary School	Public	K-4	127 Greenbush Road	West Warwick	02893	Kent County	West Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 822-8454	442	31	14.4	44.3%	291 (65.8%)	13 (2.9%)	82 (18.6%)	19 (4.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.7%)	29.2	114^th of 166 public elementary schools	31.3%		20.9	132^nd of 167 public elementary schools	21.0%	18		34.2	28.1		30.8	27.3	13.7		19.8	$15,999	$1,057	$14,943
Scott School	Public	K-5	833 Centerville Road	Warwick	02886	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 734-3585	207	17	12.3	32.9%	132 (63.8%)	5 (2.4%)	40 (19.3%)	13 (6.3%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.3%)	78.3	36^th of 166 public elementary schools	78.3%		69	51^st of 167 public elementary schools	69.5%	15	54.8	48.6	35.7	46.3	44.2	60.0	46.4	52.4	53.3	$17,926	$1,035	$16,891
Oak Lawn School	Public	K-5	36 Stoneham Street	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8004	271	17	15.6	14.0%	195 (72.0%)	5 (1.8%)	42 (15.5%)	13 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)	41.6	88^th of 166 public elementary schools	47.0%		43.8	89^th of 167 public elementary schools	46.7%	1	37.8	38.6	23.7	22.2	28.3	56.8	15.8	17.8	30.7	$11,621	$257	$11,364

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackrock School

What is the racial makeup of Blackrock School?

Students at Blackrock School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Blackrock School a good school?

Blackrock School ranks 72^nd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Blackrock School attend?

Students who attend Blackrock School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School of Cov
High : Coventry High School

How many students attend Blackrock School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Blackrock School.

What district is Blackrock School in?

Coventry

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