Ashton School

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Ashton School ranks 30 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ashton School is an elementary school located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 295 students. The school is part of the Cumberland School District, which is ranked 15th out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ashton School has consistently ranked among the top 30 elementary schools in Rhode Island over the past several years, with a current ranking of 30th out of 166 schools and a 4-star rating.

Ashton School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics. The school's proficiency rates in RICAS English Language Arts and Mathematics consistently exceed the state and district averages, with the Mathematics proficiency rates being especially impressive across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Ashton School's proficiency rates were 50.6% in ELA and 62.8% in Math, compared to the Cumberland district averages of 51.1% and 56.3%, respectively. Additionally, Ashton School's 5th-grade ELA proficiency rate of 49% in 2023-2024 is significantly higher than the state average of 29.7%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.5 to 15.5 over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios of the nearby schools.

While Ashton School's performance is generally stronger than the nearby B.F. Norton Elementary School, it is outperformed by the top-ranked Community School, which has significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math. The Blackstone Valley Prep charter schools in the area have lower proficiency rates compared to Ashton School. Despite this, Ashton School has maintained a strong performance over the years, consistently ranking among the top 30 elementary schools in Rhode Island and earning a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public K-5

2602 Mendon Road (Transitional
Cumberland, RI 02864

(401) 333-0554

District: Cumberland

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,490

Students who attend Ashton School usually attend:

High:

Cumberland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.5%

Asian:

10.2%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ashton School ranks better than 81.9% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Cumberland School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.07. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Ashton School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Cumberland School District. Racial makeup is: White (71.5%), Asian (10.2%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashton School is 15.5. 3 elementary schools in the Cumberland School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ashton School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashton School is $13,490. 2 elementary schools in the Cumberland School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Cumberland:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland 15^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ashton School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	27.07	130^th	169	23.1%
2010	50.88	96^th	169	43.2%
2011	40.70	116^th	165	29.7%
2012	64.47	70^th	165	57.6%
2013	78.32	39^th	165	76.4%
2014	77.19	35^th	159	78.0%
2015	74.90	44^th	169	74.0%
2016	73.65	43^rd	170	74.7%
2017	68.45	51^st	168	69.6%
2018	76.07	34^th	169	79.9%
2019	88.34	18^th	169	89.3%
2021	84.77	27^th	166	83.7%
2022	90.38	15^th	166	91.0%
2023	90.08	17^th	167	89.8%
2024	84.07	30^th	166	81.9%

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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 Ashton School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	331	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	334
1989	358	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	362
1990	353	2	1	6	n/a	n/a	n/a	362
1991	381	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	387
1992	395	3	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	408
1993	367	4	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	382
1994	366	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	373
1995	395	11	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	408
1996	395	11	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	408
1997	365	8	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	377
1998	343	5	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	359
1999	326	11	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	347
2000	382	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	389
2001	364	10	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	378
2002	348	5	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	362
2003	348	5	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	362
2004	322	7	7	13	1	n/a	n/a	350
2005	325	7	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	346
2006	338	8	6	8	1	n/a	n/a	361
2007	327	13	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	352
2008	328	18	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	360
2009	304	15	7	12	1	n/a	n/a	339
2010	270	14	6	25	2	n/a	n/a	317
2011	254	10	5	26	1	0	8	304
2012	275	10	15	26	1	0	9	336
2013	234	6	13	14	1	0	5	273
2014	211	8	19	14	2	0	4	258
2015	202	8	20	15	0	0	1	246
2016	194	6	34	13	0	0	1	248
2017	191	10	41	17	0	0	4	263
2018	192	7	48	21	0	0	10	278
2019	199	11	45	21	0	0	14	290
2020	197	8	42	23	0	0	15	285
2021	184	11	36	26	0	0	13	270
2022	196	11	31	29	0	0	17	284
2023	211	10	30	28	0	0	16	295

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 Ashton School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	334	n/a	n/a	18
1989	362	n/a	n/a	8.8
1990	362	n/a	n/a	8.6
1991	387	22.2	17.4	10.1
1992	408	26.0	15.6	8.8
1993	382	25.0	15.3	9.4
1994	373	24.0	15.5	9.1
1995	408	27.4	14.9	13.2
1996	408	27.4	14.9	13.2
1997	377	22.1	17.1	14.6
1998	359	25.9	13.9	17.8
1999	347	24.2	14.3	23.6
2000	389	25.5	15.3	20.6
2001	378	23.7	15.9	17.5
2002	362	n/a	n/a	18.8
2003	362	n/a	n/a	18.8
2004	350	26.0	13.5	17.7
2005	346	31.0	11.2	21.1
2006	361	33.0	10.9	25.8
2007	352	15.0	23.5	28.1
2008	360	26.0	13.8	26.9
2009	339	25.2	10.3	29.8
2010	317	24.2	13.1	31.9
2011	304	21.4	14.2	31.3
2012	336	23.0	14.6	29.2
2013	273	14.0	19.5	14.7
2014	258	13.0	19.8	19.8
2015	246	14.0	17.5	18.3
2016	248	17.0	14.5	18.1
2017	263	16.4	15.9	17.1
2018	278	17.9	15.4	19.1
2019	290	19.0	15.2	17.6
2020	285	19.5	14.6	17.2
2021	270	18.5	14.5	17
2022	284	19.0	14.9	11.3
2023	295	19.0	15.5	15.3

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 Ashton School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	334	n/a	n/a	18
1989	362	n/a	n/a	8.8
1990	362	n/a	n/a	8.6
1991	387	22.2	17.4	10.1
1992	408	26.0	15.6	8.8
1993	382	25.0	15.3	9.4
1994	373	24.0	15.5	9.1
1995	408	27.4	14.9	13.2
1996	408	27.4	14.9	13.2
1997	377	22.1	17.1	14.6
1998	359	25.9	13.9	17.8
1999	347	24.2	14.3	23.6
2000	389	25.5	15.3	20.6
2001	378	23.7	15.9	17.5
2002	362	n/a	n/a	18.8
2003	362	n/a	n/a	18.8
2004	350	26.0	13.5	17.7
2005	346	31.0	11.2	21.1
2006	361	33.0	10.9	25.8
2007	352	15.0	23.5	28.1
2008	360	26.0	13.8	26.9
2009	339	25.2	10.3	29.8
2010	317	24.2	13.1	31.9
2011	304	21.4	14.2	31.3
2012	336	23.0	14.6	29.2
2013	273	14.0	19.5	14.7
2014	258	13.0	19.8	19.8
2015	246	14.0	17.5	18.3
2016	248	17.0	14.5	18.1
2017	263	16.4	15.9	17.1
2018	278	17.9	15.4	19.1
2019	290	19.0	15.2	17.6
2020	285	19.5	14.6	17.2
2021	270	18.5	14.5	17
2022	284	19.0	14.9	11.3
2023	295	19.0	15.5	15.3

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 Ashton School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$212 (1.8%)	$11,360 (98.2%)	$11,572
2019	$684 (5.5%)	$11,724 (94.5%)	$12,408
2020	$410 (3.5%)	$11,461 (96.5%)	$11,872
2021	$180 (1.3%)	$13,311 (98.7%)	$13,490

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashton 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 18^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 17^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 (Ashton School)	77.3	70.5	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)	64.5	59.5	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ashton School)	68.2	73.3	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)	59.6	63.6	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashton School)	64.4	51	13.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)	53.4	49	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ashton School)	45.7	58.8	13.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)	51	61.6	10.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ashton School)	66	60.7	5.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)	61.5	57.7	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ashton School)	55.3	59.7	4.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)	58	63	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ashton School)	69.1	60.3	8.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cumberland)	61.3	54.8	6.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Ashton School)	56.2	63.3	7.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Cumberland)	55	57.5	2.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	290	295	1.7%
African American	11	10	9.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	45	30	33.3%
Hispanic	21	28	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	199	211	6%
Two or More Races	14	16	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.6%	15.3%	2.3%

Schools Near Ashton 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
Ashton School	Public	K-5	2602 Mendon Road (Transitional	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 333-0554	295	19	15.5	15.3%	211 (71.5%)	10 (3.4%)	28 (9.5%)	30 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.4%)	84.1	30^th of 166 public elementary schools	81.9%		90.1	17^th of 167 public elementary schools	89.8%	13	42.9	50.8	52.1	49.0	50.6	69.5	66.7	51.0	62.8	$13,490	$180	$13,311
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland	Public	K-5	205 Manville Hill Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 658-1660	424	28	15.4	18.2%	290 (68.4%)	9 (2.1%)	50 (11.8%)	50 (11.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.4%)	77.4	40^th of 166 public elementary schools	75.9%		81	33^rd of 167 public elementary schools	80.2%	7	67.6	31.9	47.8	51.4	43.7	42.5	66.2	57.5	55.1	$13,450	$513	$12,937
Lincoln Central Elementary	Public	K-5	1081 Great Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 334-2800	415	25	16.7	7.7%	344 (82.9%)	9 (2.2%)	26 (6.3%)	26 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	95	5^th of 166 public elementary schools	97.0%		90	18^th of 167 public elementary schools	89.2%	13	65.3	72.5	57.0	58.3	62.8	76.3	73.4	55.6	68.8	$13,131	$323	$12,808
Garvin Memorial	Public	K-5	1364 Diamond Hill Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 333-2557	410	29	13.9	20.5%	307 (74.9%)	8 (2.0%)	55 (13.4%)	22 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	78.2	37^th of 166 public elementary schools	77.7%		74.4	46^th of 167 public elementary schools	72.5%	9	44.4	46.0	40.0	44.4	43.5	61.9	65.1	49.2	58.7	$14,501	$1,834	$12,667
Northern Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 New River Road	Manville	02838	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 769-0261	503	36	13.9	44.9%	372 (74.0%)	39 (7.8%)	46 (9.1%)	26 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	15 (3.0%)	57.8	60^th of 166 public elementary schools	63.9%		56.8	65^th of 167 public elementary schools	61.1%	5	47.3	35.8	32.9	28.4	32.3	46.3	36.8	44.6	42.4	$17,896	$2,277	$15,618
Community School	Public	K-5	15 Arnold Mills Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 333-5724	654	41	16.0	4.9%	534 (81.7%)	16 (2.4%)	29 (4.4%)	40 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.4%)	97.2	1^st of 166 public elementary schools	99.4%		97.3	2^nd of 167 public elementary schools	98.8%	1	64.3	67.7	61.1	66.1	64.8	86.0	77.0	75.9	79.4	$10,573	$345	$10,228
Blackstone Valley Prep Element	Public, Charter	K-4	3357 Mendon Rd.	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 335-3133	262	28	9.3	58.4%	49 (18.7%)	63 (24.0%)	117 (44.7%)	17 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)	17.9	140^th of 166 public elementary schools	15.7%		27.8	123^rd of 167 public elementary schools	26.3%	17		18.5	19.2		18.9	20.4	21.2		20.8	$11,964	$1,094	$10,870
Lonsdale Elementary	Public	K-5	270 River Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 725-4200	296	17	17.0	27.0%	220 (74.3%)	23 (7.8%)	28 (9.5%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.7%)	52.9	69^th of 166 public elementary schools	58.4%		65.7	56^th of 167 public elementary schools	66.5%	13	41.5	51.8	21.8	34.1	36.2	53.6	12.7	39.0	34.9	$16,158	$367	$15,790
B.F. Norton Elementary School	Public	K-5	364 Broad Street	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 722-7610	323	26	12.6	41.5%	186 (57.6%)	20 (6.2%)	94 (29.1%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.6%)	46.9	84^th of 166 public elementary schools	49.4%		65.1	57^th of 167 public elementary schools	65.9%	27	32.3	35.1	33.3	33.3	33.9	34.4	43.1	24.2	33.3	$15,263	$1,533	$13,731
Blackstone Valley Prep	Public, Charter	K-4	291 Broad Street	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 335-3133	395	41	9.7	66.8%	98 (24.8%)	70 (17.7%)	195 (49.4%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	23.2	129^th of 166 public elementary schools	22.3%		28.7	120^th of 167 public elementary schools	28.1%	9		29.5	18.8		24.1	25.6	20.0		22.8	$11,867	$1,177	$10,690

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashton School

What district is Ashton School in?

Cumberland

What is the racial makeup of Ashton School?

Students at Ashton School are 72% White, 10% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

How many students attend Ashton School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Ashton School.

What schools do graduates of Ashton School attend?

Students who attend Ashton School usually go on to attend:

High : Cumberland High School

Is Ashton School a good school?

Ashton School ranks 30^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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