Narragansett Elementary

Summary:

Narragansett Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Narragansett, Rhode Island, with 343 students. The school has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking 3rd out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Narragansett Elementary's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the RICAS assessments. In 2023-2024, 66.7% of Narragansett Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 47.8% in the Narragansett district and 37.8% statewide. In Mathematics, 75.6% of Narragansett Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 53.5% in the Narragansett district and 39.1% statewide. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade, with over 70% of students proficient or better in both subjects. Additionally, Narragansett Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 14.73% to 18.09% over the past three school years, significantly lower than the state average.

Narragansett Elementary outperforms most of the nearby schools, such as Charlestown Elementary, Claiborne Pell Elementary, and Peace Dale School, in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates. The school's sustained excellence over the past decade, consistently ranking in the top 20 elementary schools in Rhode Island, is a testament to its effective educational practices and commitment to student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 55 Mumford Road
       Narragansett, RI  02882


(401) 792-9420

District: Narragansett

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,674 Help


Students who attend Narragansett Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Narragansett Pier School
High:    Narragansett High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Two or more races:
9.0%
Hispanic:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Narragansett Elementary ranks better than 98.2% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), two or more races (9%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Narragansett Elementary is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Narragansett Elementary is $19,674.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Narragansett:

SchoolDigger ranks Narragansett 7th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Narragansett Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 73.94 48th 169 71.6%
2010 77.50 40th 169 76.3%
2011 83.91 21st 165 87.3%
2012 86.19 15th 165 90.9%
2013 86.28 13th 165 92.1%
2014 85.75 14th 159 91.2%
2015 84.41 25th 169 85.2%
2016 53.93 80th 170 52.9%
2017 81.44 26th 168 84.5%
2018 91.50 11th 169 93.5%
2019 77.70 36th 169 78.7%
2021 90.82 13th 166 92.2%
2022 89.93 17th 166 89.8%
2023 97.06 3rd 167 98.2%
2024 96.11 3rd 166 98.2%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Narragansett Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 993 35 4 5 17 n/a n/a 0 1054
1989 1005 38 5 5 16 n/a n/a 0 1069
1990 1057 28 14 7 26 n/a n/a 0 1132
1991 638 19 9 6 16 n/a n/a 0 688
1992 642 9 4 1 12 n/a n/a 0 668
1993 621 15 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 643
1994 601 20 6 2 3 n/a n/a 0 632
1995 752 2 2 3 14 n/a n/a 0 773
1996 752 2 2 3 14 n/a n/a 0 773
1997 765 5 1 1 15 n/a n/a 0 787
1998 714 15 3 5 14 n/a n/a 0 751
1999 706 18 4 5 10 n/a n/a 0 743
2000 671 13 4 1 6 n/a n/a 0 695
2001 658 13 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 683
2002 619 19 10 5 6 n/a n/a 0 659
2003 619 19 10 5 6 n/a n/a 0 659
2004 600 21 10 6 8 n/a n/a 0 645
2005 543 19 9 10 8 n/a n/a 0 589
2006 492 16 16 8 15 n/a n/a 0 547
2007 475 12 16 7 17 n/a n/a 0 527
2008 438 9 12 5 20 n/a n/a 0 484
2009 474 7 8 7 11 n/a n/a 0 507
2010 497 10 9 6 16 n/a n/a 0 538
2011 473 6 5 15 14 0 18 0 531
2012 471 7 4 13 13 0 15 0 523
2013 491 11 5 6 18 0 21 0 552
2014 472 12 5 11 18 0 18 0 536
2015 439 12 7 14 12 7 14 0 505
2016 435 8 6 15 6 1 18 0 489
2017 413 2 10 15 6 2 14 0 462
2018 404 3 8 15 5 2 15 0 452
2019 375 5 10 16 4 1 19 0 430
2020 378 3 12 18 3 1 32 0 447
2021 324 2 9 14 2 0 36 0 387
2022 320 5 6 16 2 0 38 0 387
2023 282 4 8 17 1 0 31 0 343

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 Narragansett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1054 n/a n/a 8.3
1989 1069 n/a n/a 6.5
1990 1132 n/a n/a 8.7
1991 688 44.3 15.5 8.7
1992 668 48.0 13.9 11.7
1993 643 39.1 16.4 13.2
1994 632 42.5 14.9 11.4
1995 773 60.7 12.7 13.3
1996 773 60.7 12.7 13.3
1997 787 75.9 10.4 11.8
1998 751 54.2 13.9 10.1
1999 743 55.7 13.3 15.7
2000 695 44.8 15.5 14.2
2001 683 44.7 15.3 13.6
2002 659 n/a n/a 13.7
2003 659 n/a n/a 13.7
2004 645 55.0 11.7 13.6
2005 589 52.0 11.3 9.7
2006 547 54.0 10.1 11.5
2007 527 26.0 20.3 12.7
2008 484 40.5 12.0 14.9
2009 507 44.8 9.1 17
2010 538 44.3 12.1 18.8
2011 531 43.3 12.2 20.7
2012 523 45.0 11.6 8.8
2013 552 27.0 20.4 24.1
2014 536 29.3 18.2 21.6
2015 505 29.0 17.4 20.8
2016 489 31.0 15.7 17
2017 462 29.2 15.8 19.5
2018 452 27.5 16.4 22.8
2019 430 27.6 15.5 26
2020 447 31.6 14.1 26
2021 387 31.6 12.2 18.1
2022 387 32.7 11.8 14.7
2023 343 28.3 12.1 16.9

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 Narragansett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1054 n/a n/a 8.3
1989 1069 n/a n/a 6.5
1990 1132 n/a n/a 8.7
1991 688 44.3 15.5 8.7
1992 668 48.0 13.9 11.7
1993 643 39.1 16.4 13.2
1994 632 42.5 14.9 11.4
1995 773 60.7 12.7 13.3
1996 773 60.7 12.7 13.3
1997 787 75.9 10.4 11.8
1998 751 54.2 13.9 10.1
1999 743 55.7 13.3 15.7
2000 695 44.8 15.5 14.2
2001 683 44.7 15.3 13.6
2002 659 n/a n/a 13.7
2003 659 n/a n/a 13.7
2004 645 55.0 11.7 13.6
2005 589 52.0 11.3 9.7
2006 547 54.0 10.1 11.5
2007 527 26.0 20.3 12.7
2008 484 40.5 12.0 14.9
2009 507 44.8 9.1 17
2010 538 44.3 12.1 18.8
2011 531 43.3 12.2 20.7
2012 523 45.0 11.6 8.8
2013 552 27.0 20.4 24.1
2014 536 29.3 18.2 21.6
2015 505 29.0 17.4 20.8
2016 489 31.0 15.7 17
2017 462 29.2 15.8 19.5
2018 452 27.5 16.4 22.8
2019 430 27.6 15.5 26
2020 447 31.6 14.1 26
2021 387 31.6 12.2 18.1
2022 387 32.7 11.8 14.7
2023 343 28.3 12.1 16.9

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 Narragansett Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $800 (4.2%) $18,024 (95.8%) $18,824
2019 $834 (4.8%) $16,467 (95.2%) $17,301
2020 $734 (4.5%) $15,542 (95.5%) $16,275
2021 $1,559 (7.9%) $18,115 (92.1%) $19,674

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Narragansett Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 36th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 3rd of 167 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Narragansett Elementary)63.671.7
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Narragansett)63.671.7
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Narragansett Elementary)53.968.3
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Narragansett)5468.3
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Narragansett Elementary)52.168.8
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Narragansett)52.167.7
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Narragansett Elementary)50.779.7
 29%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Narragansett)50.778.5
 27.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Narragansett Elementary)58.170.2
 12.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Narragansett)52.853.9
 1.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Narragansett Elementary)52.474.2
 21.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Narragansett)42.353.3
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students430343
 20.2%
African American54
 20%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic1617
 6.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White375282
 24.8%
Two or More Races1931
 63.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26%16.9%
 9.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Narragansett Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Narragansett Elementary.

Yes! Narragansett Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools.

Students who attend Narragansett Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Narragansett Pier School
High : Narragansett High School

Students at Narragansett Elementary are 82% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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