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:
3^rd of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,674

Students who attend Narragansett Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Narragansett Pier School
High:	Narragansett High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.2%

Two or more races:

9.0%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Narragansett Elementary ranks better than 98.2% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), two or more races (9%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Narragansett Elementary is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Narragansett Elementary employs 28.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 7^th 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
2009	73.94	48^th	169	71.6%
2010	77.50	40^th	169	76.3%
2011	83.91	21^st	165	87.3%
2012	86.19	15^th	165	90.9%
2013	86.28	13^th	165	92.1%
2014	85.75	14^th	159	91.2%
2015	84.41	25^th	169	85.2%
2016	53.93	80^th	170	52.9%
2017	81.44	26^th	168	84.5%
2018	91.50	11^th	169	93.5%
2019	77.70	36^th	169	78.7%
2021	90.82	13^th	166	92.2%
2022	89.93	17^th	166	89.8%
2023	97.06	3^rd	167	98.2%
2024	96.11	3^rd	166	98.2%

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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 Narragansett Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	993	35	4	5	17	n/a	n/a	1054
1989	1005	38	5	5	16	n/a	n/a	1069
1990	1057	28	14	7	26	n/a	n/a	1132
1991	638	19	9	6	16	n/a	n/a	688
1992	642	9	4	1	12	n/a	n/a	668
1993	621	15	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	643
1994	601	20	6	2	3	n/a	n/a	632
1995	752	2	2	3	14	n/a	n/a	773
1996	752	2	2	3	14	n/a	n/a	773
1997	765	5	1	1	15	n/a	n/a	787
1998	714	15	3	5	14	n/a	n/a	751
1999	706	18	4	5	10	n/a	n/a	743
2000	671	13	4	1	6	n/a	n/a	695
2001	658	13	6	3	3	n/a	n/a	683
2002	619	19	10	5	6	n/a	n/a	659
2003	619	19	10	5	6	n/a	n/a	659
2004	600	21	10	6	8	n/a	n/a	645
2005	543	19	9	10	8	n/a	n/a	589
2006	492	16	16	8	15	n/a	n/a	547
2007	475	12	16	7	17	n/a	n/a	527
2008	438	9	12	5	20	n/a	n/a	484
2009	474	7	8	7	11	n/a	n/a	507
2010	497	10	9	6	16	n/a	n/a	538
2011	473	6	5	15	14	0	18	531
2012	471	7	4	13	13	0	15	523
2013	491	11	5	6	18	0	21	552
2014	472	12	5	11	18	0	18	536
2015	439	12	7	14	12	7	14	505
2016	435	8	6	15	6	1	18	489
2017	413	2	10	15	6	2	14	462
2018	404	3	8	15	5	2	15	452
2019	375	5	10	16	4	1	19	430
2020	378	3	12	18	3	1	32	447
2021	324	2	9	14	2	0	36	387
2022	320	5	6	16	2	0	38	387
2023	282	4	8	17	1	0	31	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 36^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 3^rd 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)	63.6	71.7	8.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Narragansett)	63.6	71.7	8.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Narragansett Elementary)	53.9	68.3	14.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Narragansett)	54	68.3	14.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Narragansett Elementary)	52.1	68.8	16.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Narragansett)	52.1	67.7	15.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Narragansett Elementary)	50.7	79.7	29%
4th Grade Mathematics (Narragansett)	50.7	78.5	27.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Narragansett Elementary)	58.1	70.2	12.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Narragansett)	52.8	53.9	1.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Narragansett Elementary)	52.4	74.2	21.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Narragansett)	42.3	53.3	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	430	343	20.2%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	10	8	20%
Hispanic	16	17	6.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	375	282	24.8%
Two or More Races	19	31	63.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26%	16.9%	9.1%

Schools Near Narragansett Elementary

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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 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Narragansett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	55 Mumford Road	Narragansett	02882	Washington County	Narragansett	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 792-9420	343	28	12.1	16.9%	282 (82.2%)	4 (1.2%)	17 (5.0%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.0%)	96.1	3^rd of 166 public elementary schools	98.2%		97.1	3^rd of 167 public elementary schools	98.2%			76.4	58.1					66.7	85.5	67.2					75.6	$19,674	$1,559	$18,115
Peace Dale School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 Kersey Road	Peace Dale	02879	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 360-1600	354	31	11.2	25.1%	274 (77.4%)	7 (2.0%)	30 (8.5%)	6 (1.7%)	13 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.8%)	67.1	51^st of 166 public elementary schools	69.3%		68.8	52^nd of 167 public elementary schools	68.9%	1	39.3	50.0	52.5	28.1				41.0	60.8	52.5	36.4				47.5	$18,535	$1,336	$17,199
The Compass School	Public, Charter	K-8	537 Old North Road	Kingston	02881	Washington County	The Compass School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 788-8322	215	17	12.6	9.3%	189 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.0%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	86.8	24^th of 166 public elementary schools	85.5%		78.2	37^th of 167 public elementary schools	77.8%	13	65.5	70.0	35.0	56.7	50.0	50.0	59.3	53.5	70.0	50.0	50.0	43.3	48.4	39.3	49.1	$11,032	$224	$10,808
Kingston Hill Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	850 Stony Fort Road	Saunderstown	02874	Washington County	Kingston Hill Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 783-8282	260	20	13.2	9.2%	203 (78.1%)	7 (2.7%)	19 (7.3%)	11 (4.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.9%)	87.5	22^nd of 166 public elementary schools	86.7%		88.9	23^rd of 167 public elementary schools	86.2%	1	58.1	50.0	60.0	67.4				58.9	47.8	82.5	65.1				64.3	$13,397	$518	$12,879
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
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
Jamestown School-Melrose	Public	PK, KG-4	76 Melrose Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 423-7020	224	20	11.0	5.8%	209 (93.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	94.5	6^th of 166 public elementary schools	96.4%		94.1	8^th of 167 public elementary schools	95.2%	2		91.2	65.8					77.8		59.0					78.1	$18,200	$1,490	$16,710
Hamilton School	Public	K-5	25 Salisbury Avenue	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 268-6520	423	27	15.8	12.1%	376 (88.9%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.6%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)	92	13^th of 166 public elementary schools	92.2%		90.7	14^th of 167 public elementary schools	91.6%	1	60.0	74.6	54.5	52.3				60.3	67.2	61.8	57.6				62.2	$14,193	$370	$13,824
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
Claiborne Pell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	35 Dexter Street	Newport	02840	Newport County	Newport	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 842-1900	697	66	10.5	69.7%	243 (34.9%)	66 (9.5%)	268 (38.5%)	14 (2.0%)	18 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	86 (12.3%)	17.7	141^st of 166 public elementary schools	15.1%		13.7	151^st of 167 public elementary schools	9.6%	10		26.0	10.4					17.9	27.1	15.7					21.2	$17,849	$2,166	$15,683

Frequently Asked Questions about Narragansett Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Narragansett Elementary?

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

How many students attend Narragansett Elementary?

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

What district is Narragansett Elementary in?

Narragansett

Is Narragansett Elementary a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Narragansett Elementary attend?

Students who attend Narragansett Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Narragansett Pier School
High : Narragansett High School

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